The City has created a 20-year solid waste management plan to meet the community’s long-term solid waste needs and protect the environment. Click here to learn more about the City of Houston’s long-range solid waste management plan and its importance to Houston residents and businesses.

Public Participation

Thank you for participating in our virtual public meetings and taking the time to fill out our survey. Our public survey is now closed. Videos of the public information meetings can be found here.

Vision, Goals & Objectives

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The solid waste long-range plan describes how the City intends to improve services and address important environmental issues while doing so in a financially sustainable manner. Understand more about the vision, goals and objectives.

Long Range Plan Approach

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Crafting a 20-year, integrated solid waste management plan requires a focused approach from start to finish. Learn more about the overall planning process and the various phases up to and through implementation. Read more about the approach.

Mayor’s Advisory Task Force

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The Solid Waste Management Mayor’s Advisory Task Force members were appointed by the Mayor. The Mayor’s Advisory Task Force plays an integral role in the long-range planning process. Learn more about the role of the Mayor’s Advisory Task Force.

Proposed Plan & Documents

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The Draft Plan has been created based on a thorough analysis of the City’s current and future solid waste management needs, the current available resources for meeting these needs and feedback from the Mayor’s Advisory Task Force. Read the proposed plan and back-up reports here.

Long Range VIRTUAL Public Meetings

VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETINGS

Thursday, October 22nd

Help shape the next 20 years for the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department. Thursday, October 22nd.