Fireworks are illegal in Friendswood

Fireworks are illegal to use or possess within Friendswood City limits. The Fire Marshal’s Office and the Friendswood Police Department will confiscate fireworks and issue citations to anyone caught possessing or discharging fireworks. This offense is a Class-C misdemeanor carrying a fine up to $2,000. Also, you can be held civilly or criminally responsible for fires or injuries caused by the illegal use of fireworks.
 
There are fireworks stands at the City Limits. Most products purchased from these fireworks stands are not legal in Friendswood. Generally, most products purchased at party stores or big box stores are legal.
 
Fireworks are dangerous because of their intense heat. They cause thousands of fires, and millions of dollars in damage every year. The noise from fireworks freaks out many pets, and some of their owners. When they explode, they scatter trash.
 
The City Fire Marshal’s office has a Fireworks FAQ page at https://www.ci.friendswood.tx.us/Faq.aspx?TID=25
 
To report the illegal use of fireworks in Friendswood, call the Police Department non-emergency number at 281-996-3300.

New Year's Day, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021

Friendswood City Hall and Friendswood Library will be closed.
No trash and recycling collection. 
Friday's trash collection will be Tuesday, Jan. 5
Friday's recycling collection will be Saturday, Jan. 2

Christmas tree disposal

Christmas trees placed at curbside are collected on your regular heavy trash pick-up day (your first garbage pick-up day of the week) by Waste Connections.
 
If you want your tree to be used in a beach erosion prevention effort, take it to one of these locations before Jan. 10:
 Brazoria County Parks HQ, 313 W. Mulberry St., Angleton
 Surfside Beach Main Entrance, 10 Surf Dr, Surfside Beach
 Manvel Substation, 7313 Corporate Dr. Manvel
 Precinct 1 HQ, 1432 Highland Park Dr. Clute
 Precinct 2 HQ, 21017 CR 171. Angleton
 Precinct 3 HQ, 2508 N. Gordon St., Alvin
 Precinct 4 HQ, 121 N. 10th St., West Columbia