ZIP 77079City of HoustonCity of Houston Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD)✓ Verified September 2026

77079 Trash & Recycling Schedule (Houston / Memorial / Energy Corridor)

Verified 2026 residential pickup schedule for Memorial, Energy Corridor, Nottingham Forest, Fleetwood, Thornwood, Westchester. Sourced from official City of Houston and City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) collection records. Includes A/B recycling rotations, bulk collection rules, street sweeping hours, and local transfer station drop-off guidelines.

⚡ 2026 Curbside Route Key (Houston, TX 77079)
Residential solid waste in Memorial / Energy Corridor (77079) is collected every tuesday morning by City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD). Recycling operates on the B-Week rotation (every alternating tuesday (week b - green cart)). Set containers curbside after 6:00 PM Monday evening. Retrieve carts by 10:00 PM Tuesday. City Code Section 39-62 and Memorial deed restrictions require carts stored out of public view behind the front building line.
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77079 Memorial / Energy Corridor Curbside Services & Schedule

🗑️Weekly

Trash Collection

Every Tuesday Morning

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

♻️B-Week Rotation

Recycling (Blue Cart)

Every alternating Tuesday (Week B - 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 the 4th Tuesday. Odd months: Tree Waste only. Even months: Junk Waste.

🧹Curbside Sweeping

Street Sweeping

Quarterly municipal street sweeping on residential thoroughfares.

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

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Bulk Trash & Heavy Item Checker (Memorial / Energy Corridor · 77079)

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 route start.
Standard Hours:
7:00 AM standard start.
Curbside Time Window:
Set containers curbside after 6:00 PM Monday evening. Retrieve carts by 10:00 PM Tuesday.

🏘️ CC&R Guidelines & Fine Prevention

Cart Storage Rule:
City Code Section 39-62 and Memorial deed restrictions require carts stored out of public view behind the front building line.
🛡️ HOA Fine Prevention:
Nottingham Forest and Memorial Civic Clubs enforce strict deed restriction notices and fines for visible bins.
RESIDENT DUMP & TRANSFER FACILITY

City of Houston Westpark Consumer Recycling Center

📞 (713) 837-0311
📍 Facility Address5900 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX 77057
🕒 Operating HoursMonday through Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📦 Accepted Materials & Entry RulesElectronics, appliances, scrap metal, tires (up to 4), cardboard.

📅 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
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Local Landmarks & Service Coverage Area in 77079

TrashReminders provides verified curbside trash, bi-weekly A/B recycling, and bulk collection alert coverage across all residential subdivisions, school corridors, and communities surrounding:

Terry Hershey ParkPark
15200 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079
Stratford High SchoolSchool
14555 Fern Dr, Houston, TX 77079
Nottingham ParkPark
14205 Kimberley Ln, Houston, TX 77079

Frequently Asked Questions for Houston (77079)

Q:When is heavy trash day in Houston 77079?

77079 Memorial and Energy Corridor receives heavy trash on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Odd months are Tree Waste only; even months are Junk Waste.

Q:What is the bulk trash size limit in Houston?

The City of Houston limits heavy trash piles to 8 cubic yards per household per collection cycle.

Q:Can I put appliances out on heavy trash day in 77079?

Yes, during even months (Junk Waste). Refrigerators and air conditioners must have a certified tag proving refrigerant was removed prior to set-out.

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Información en Español: Recolección de Basura en Memorial / Energy Corridor (77079)

En Houston, los servicios residenciales son operados por City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD). La recolección de basura regular se realiza every tuesday morning. El reciclaje (every alternating tuesday (week b - 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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