NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City of Houston 

Larius Hassen, Director
Solid Waste Management Dept.

John Whitmire, Mayor
City of Houston

Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD)
November 2025 Holiday Collection Schedule

 

HOUSTON — The City of Houston’s Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) reminds residents of upcoming holiday service schedules. Veterans Day will follow the regular collection schedule, while Thanksgiving week will include a brief adjustment.

Veterans Day – Tuesday, November 11, 2025
There will be no interruption to the collection service on Veterans Day.

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
All Solid Waste facilities will re-open, including all drop-off facilities and administrative offices.

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Thanksgiving Holiday – In observance of Thanksgiving, SWMD will adjust curbside collection and close all offices and facilities on Thursday, November 27.

Thursday, November 27, 2025 (Thanksgiving Day)
City Holiday: No collection services. All facilities, including Neighborhood Depositories, Recycling Centers, and administrative offices, will be closed.

Friday, November 28, 2025
Thursday’s garbage, recycling, and heavy trash along with yard waste will be serviced. All facilities, including Neighborhood Depositories, Recycling Centers, and administrative offices, will remain closed.

Saturday, November 29, 2025
Friday’s garbage, recycling, and heavy trash along with yard waste will be serviced. All facilities, including Neighborhood Depositories and Recycling Centers, will reopen.

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