ZIP 77008City of HoustonCity of Houston Solid Waste Management✓ Verified September 2026

77008 Houston Heavy Trash Schedule (Houston Heights / Timbergrove)

Verified 2026 residential pickup schedule for Houston Heights, Woodland Heights, Shady Acres, Timbergrove, Lazybrook. Sourced from official City of Houston and City of Houston Solid Waste Management collection records. Includes A/B recycling rotations, bulk collection rules, street sweeping hours, and local transfer station drop-off guidelines.

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Heavy trash in Houston Heights / Timbergrove (77008) alternates monthly between Tree Waste and Junk Waste collections. Limits are strictly capped at 8 cubic yards curbside. Set out after 6:00 PM Wednesday; must be curbside by 7:00 AM Thursday. Containers must be kept behind the front building line or enclosed behind fencing.
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77008 Houston Heights / Timbergrove Curbside Services & Schedule

🗑️Weekly

Trash Collection

Every Thursday Morning

Standard household refuse collection by City of Houston Solid Waste Management. All bags must fit inside curbside roll carts with lids closed.

♻️A-Week Rotation

Recycling (Blue Cart)

Every alternating Thursday (A-Week Green Cart)

Clean paper, flattened cardboard, plastics #1-7, aluminum cans, and clean glass jars.

🛋️Bi-Weekly Bulk

Bulk Waste Pickup

Every Other Week

Monthly Heavy Trash on 3rd Thursday: Tree Waste (Odd Months) vs Junk Waste (Even Months).

🧹Curbside Sweeping

Street Sweeping

City sweeping scheduled monthly.

Clear vehicles from curbside on sweeping days to maintain clean storm drains.

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Bulk Trash & Heavy Item Checker (Houston Heights / Timbergrove · 77008)

Common Curbside Items:
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✅Mattress / Box Spring
Must be fully wrapped in plastic mattress bag/wrap
Curbside OK
✅Sofa / Couch / Recliner
Place 3 feet away from curbside carts
Curbside OK
✅Large Appliances (Washer / Dryer / Stove)
Doors/latches must be removed for child safety
Curbside OK
✅Tree Limbs & Yard Trimmings
Tied in bundles under 4 ft length and under 50 lbs
Curbside OK
✅Wooden Furniture / Tables / Chairs
Break down large sections when possible
Curbside OK
✅Barbecue Grills
Propane tanks MUST be removed prior to set out
Curbside OK
✅Carpeting & Padding
Rolled and securely tied in bundles under 4 feet
Curbside OK
🚫Paint Cans / Liquid Chemicals
Hazardous waste — take to municipal transfer station or household dropoff
Prohibited
🚫Car Batteries & Lithium Batteries
Fire hazard — drop off at automotive retailer or HHW center
Prohibited
🚫Automotive Tires
State environmental restriction — dispose at tire retailer or landfill
Prohibited
🚫Concrete / Brick / Dirt / Stone
Construction masonry exceeds hydraulic truck weight limits
Prohibited
🚫Refrigerators / AC Units (with Freon)
Requires certified Freon evacuation tag before pickup
Prohibited
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⏱️ Set-Out Hours & Summer Schedule

Summer Hours:
7:00 AM collection start.
Standard Hours:
7:00 AM standard start.
Curbside Time Window:
Set out after 6:00 PM Wednesday; must be curbside by 7:00 AM Thursday.

🏘️ CC&R Guidelines & Fine Prevention

Cart Storage Rule:
Containers must be kept behind the front building line or enclosed behind fencing.
🛡️ HOA Fine Prevention:
Heights civic associations and deed restrictions enforce storage rules with violation notices.
RESIDENT DUMP & TRANSFER FACILITY

North Main Neighborhood Depository & Recycling Center

📞 (713) 694-8435
📍 Facility Address9003 N Main St, Houston, TX 77022
🕒 Operating HoursTuesday through Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Monday: Closed
📦 Accepted Materials & Entry RulesHeavy trash, tree waste, bulky furniture, appliances, mattresses.

📅 2026 Holiday Schedule Impacts & Observed Days

Holiday service impacts can vary by municipal franchise agreement and specific collection route. In Houston, major holidays (such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day) typically postpone collection by one business day when falling on or before your scheduled pickup:

New Year's Day
Thu, Jan 1, 2026
Memorial Day
Mon, May 25, 2026
Independence Day
Fri, July 3, 2026
Labor Day
Mon, Sept 7, 2026
Thanksgiving
Thu, Nov 26, 2026
Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions for Houston (77008)

Q:When is heavy trash day in Houston Heights 77008?

Houston Heights 77008 heavy trash is picked up on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Odd months are Tree Waste; even months are Junk Waste.

Q:What happens if you put junk out during a tree waste month in 77008?

Crews will leave a red violation tag and will not collect the pile. Residents must remove the items from the curb within 24 hours or face code enforcement citations.

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Información en Español: Recolección de Basura en Houston Heights / Timbergrove (77008)

En Houston, los servicios residenciales son operados por City of Houston Solid Waste Management. La recolección de basura regular se realiza every thursday morning. El reciclaje (every alternating thursday (a-week green cart)) y los objetos voluminosos siguen el calendario municipal. Coloque los botes afuera la tarde anterior y guárdelos después del servicio para evitar multas de HOA.

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