Default rule and exceptions
Houston Solid Waste Management collects 'Heavy Trash' (bulk & tree waste) at the curb every other month, up to 6 times/year, for eligible addresses, but does not collect contractor-generated construction debris and requires a certified technician's tag before taking refrigerant-containing refrigerators/freezers.
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| City / sanitation | Houston Solid Waste Management collects heavy trash (bulk and tree waste) free at the curb every other month, up to 6 collections per calendar year, for eligible curbside-service addresses. |
| Property owner | Resident must get a certified technician's tag showing refrigerant removal before setting out refrigerators/freezers, and must separately dispose of contractor-generated construction debris. |
| Exceptions | Contractor debris (not collected); Refrigerators/freezers require certified technician's tag showing refrigerant removed |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 27, 2026.
Heavy trash is collected every other month for eligible addresses that receive City curbside service. Residences that receive curbside collection are allowed six (6) heavy trash curbside collections per calendar year.
Refrigerators/freezers only with a certified technician's tag showing refrigerant has been removed. ... Contractor debris: Not collected.
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Common questions
Who pays for bulk trash / junk removal in Houston, TX?
The city / utility. Houston Solid Waste Management collects heavy trash (bulk and tree waste) free at the curb every other month, up to 6 collections per calendar year, for eligible curbside-service addresses.
Are there exceptions in Houston, TX?
Contractor debris (not collected); Refrigerators/freezers require certified technician's tag showing refrigerant removed
What is this based on for Houston, TX?
This verdict is sourced to Heavy Trash Collection (Bulk & Tree Waste) and 2 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- Heavy Trash Collection (Bulk & Tree Waste)official-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-13
- Heavy Trash Collection (restrictions)official-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-13
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