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Houston Suspends Curbside Recycling, Ramps up Debris Removal Services
The City of Houston’s Solid Waste Department has suspended curbside recycling until further notice so that it can focus on debris removal.
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A few weeks ago, Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Houston, causing excessive damage and flooding to many communities. Shortly after that, Hurricane Irma slammed the Florida coast, causing service disruptions, damage and flooding to various areas.
Now, community members and local waste and recycling companies are coming together to clean up massive amounts of waste, recyclables, debris and yard waste. And while most companies have resumed services and have started cleanup efforts, the City of Houston’s Solid Waste Department has suspended curbside recycling until further notice so that it can focus on debris removal.
While curbside recycling is suspended, Houston residents still have the option to drop materials off at one of the city’s 10 depositories or recycling centers, which are now open seven days a week. Residents also have the option to hire a private service like CleanCat, Recycle4U or Hauling Glass Houston to collect their items curbside until services resume.
KPRC has more:
In case you haven't noticed, the City of Houston is not picking up recycling at your curb. The city's Solid Waste Department said while it focuses on debris removal from the flooding all over the city, curbside recycling is suspended until further notice. It has a lot of people wondering what to do with their recyclables.
You can still drop them off at one of 10 Houston depositories or recycling centers. They are now open 7 days a week from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.There is no charge for dropping off your recycling; but you have to bring your driver's license and utility bill to prove you live within the city limits of Houston. Make sure you read the rules on sorting your recycling before you drive it over.
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