The City of Houston is spending $2 million on outside help to pick up trash. Other advocates say the city needs to be spending vastly more, namely by implementing a solid waste fee.

HOUSTON — A Houston family said they were left searching for answers after a city garbage truck slammed into a parked car in their south side neighborhood and drove off without a word. The whole thing ...

Houston Mayor John Whitmire launched a $2 million heavy trash pickup sweep using a private contractor used for hurricane ...

HOUSTON – With ongoing trash and recycling delays across Houston, leaving bins overflowing and residents frustrated, the City Council and the Mayor have made a multi-million dollar move they hope will ...

A City of Houston garbage truck hit a parked car and then drove away. The crash was caught on camera. Opinion: Give America enough rope… ACC releases statement in response to Notre Dame AD’s harsh ...

HOUSTON – Months-old piles of heavy trash continue to frustrate Houston residents, but city officials say help is finally on the way. After widespread complaints and failing service grades, the City ...

HOUSTON — Heavy trash pickup in Houston is now three weeks behind schedule, according to an update made to the city’s Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) website on Wednesday. In some ...