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The main purpose of this article is to communicate to residents the regulations
regarding heavy trash and provide information for scheduled pick up dates.
Heavy trash is being placed at curbside within a few days following heavy
trash pick up, where it remains in open view for weeks at a time. This
is in violation of city ordinance and creates an unsightly scene across
the subdivision. Heavy trash is picked up once a month and is defined
as items too large to be placed into the black container provided by the
city for weekly household trash disposal. Heavy trash typically includes
items such as old furniture, appliances, tree limbs, tree trunks, fence
boards and other large debris.
City of Houston Code of Ordinances states: “Heavy trash must not
be placed at curbside for pick up any sooner than the Friday preceding
the scheduled date of pick up at that residence. In addition, it must
be placed at curbside no later than 7AM on the scheduled morning of pick
up.” Heavy trash should not be visible for more than 7 days prior
to pick up if the pick up date is on Friday, and visible no more than
4 days if the pick up date is on Monday.
The city inspector for this area has been made aware of the problem regarding
heavy trash. The City of Houston will send a warning notice to homeowners,
who are in violation of heavy trash placement, requiring removal of the
trash from view within 72 hours. Failure to comply with the warning notice
may result in fines not to exceed $250.00. Addresses in violation may
be reported to 311 anonymously by any resident.
For more information, including area maps, schedules, regulations, and
ordinances on heavy trash call 311 or go to the following web site: http://www.ci.houston.tx.us/swd/heavytrash.htm
Heavy trash pickup for Sections 1,2,3,6 and 7 is the Second Thursday
of each month
Heavy trash pickup for Sections 4 and 5 is the Second Monday of each month
Heavy trash pickup for Section 8 is the Second Friday of each month
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