The mission of The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department is: “Empowering informed choices for the sustained health of our community and environment.” The department coordinates a wide variety of programs that provide information and resources for healthy, sustainable living.

Programs include:
• Monitoring the Waste Management contract, providing an integrated residential solid waste plan for the community. Services include once-per-week curbside collection of garbage, recyclables and yard trimmings. In addition, the department oversees The Woodlands Recycling Center, located at 5310 Research Forest Drive.
• Water Conservation education, offering free events, classes, and seminars for residents to learn tips on incorporating conservation habits into daily routines.
• Mosquito surveillance and education, supporting South Montgomery County Mosquito Abatement and Harris County Mosquito Control District and in preventing the spread of mosquito-borne disease.
• Water-wise gardening, sustainable landscapes and nature classes and education.
• Litter reduction and green-up programs including Great American CleanUp and America Recycles Day.
• Administering community gardens at Bear Branch Sportsfields, Alden Bridge Sportsfields and Wendtwoods Park.