Click2Houston

Houston Solid Waste Management director resigns, talks about challenges with recycling program

HOUSTON – Houston residents continue to face significant delays in recycling collection, with some areas reporting waits exceeding the city’s officially acknowledged seven-day delay period. The ...
Click2Houston

Solid Waste Operations a key focus this week at City Hall, Mayor and his team looking to purchase over 30 vehicles

HOUSTON – The City of Houston is set to vote on more trucks for solid waste as well more contractors to help pick it up. Mayor John Whitmire spoke with 2 Investigates on Monday morning about a ...
abc13

Residents say they've been cited for trash not picked up due to city of Houston delays

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- ABC13 has documented the city of Houston's struggles to pick up bulk trash on time. Now, some residents tell ABC13 they're getting cited for bulk trash piling up on their curb ...
KHOU 11

Houston residents may soon pay for service that's been free for decades

HOUSTON — As complaints over missed recycling pickups this summer have highlighted issues with Houston's Solid Waste Management Department, calls for a potential fee to support waste collection ...