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City of Houston delays launch of new heavy trash pickup system

  • Mar 6

Houston could generate $200M with fees for garbage, utilities: Report

  • Oct 7, 2025

Houston sees increase in requests for trash bins amid 'Can Blitz'

  • Sep 16, 2025

Houston offers in-person trash can pick up after 13 Investigates

  • Sep 6, 2025

New Houston solid waste trucks going into service, city says

  • Aug 18, 2025

Houston spends $12.4M for more garbage trucks to improve pickups

  • Jul 30, 2025

Northwest Houston neighborhood frustrated with heavy trash piling up

  • Nov 28, 2024

Reducing food waste is good for your budget and the planet

  • Oct 29, 2024

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Man rescued from back of garbage truck after being scooped up in dumpster on Westheimer Road

  • May 30
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City of Houston delays launch of new heavy trash pickup system

  • Mar 6
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Houston offers in-person trash can pickup after 13 Investigates finds thousands requesting one

  • Sep 6, 2025
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13 Investigates the city's trash can problems

  • Aug 30, 2025
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New Houston solid waste trucks going into service, city says

  • Aug 18, 2025
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Houston City Council approves $12.4M for more garbage trucks to improve pickups

  • Jul 30, 2025
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Northwest Houston neighborhood frustrated with heavy trash piling up

  • Nov 28, 2024
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Overgrown, trashed lot has become 'eyesore' to Houston's Sunnyside neighborhood, resident says

  • Oct 19, 2024

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Overgrown, trashed lot has become 'eyesore' to Houston's Sunnyside neighborhood, resident says

"I don't want to keep living like this. I don't want to keep looking at this," a resident said of an overgrown lot in the Sunnyside neighborhood.

  • Oct 19, 2024

Homeowner frustrated with overgrown lot next to her home in Sunnyside neighborhood since 2022

"I'm embarrassed for my friends who want to stop by and visit," the resident told ABC13. The lot, which is filled with heavy piles of trash since 2022, is expected to get cleaned up next Monday or Tuesday.

  • Sep 28, 2024

It's not the trash that stinks in Galveston for neighbors, but a possible trash fee increase

In Galveston, neighbors may have to pay over $50 more per year while business owners pay more than $200 per year.

  • Sep 13, 2024

City of Houston clarifies debris pickup timeline for Kingwood neighborhood

The City of Houston's Solid Waste Management Department responded to an ABC13 report from the Sherwood Trails neighborhood, where residents claim their trash hasn't been picked up for months.

  • Jun 19, 2024

How does Houston manage recycling? ABC13 gets insight on the process

About 91,000 tons of recyclables, including paper, aluminum, glass, and plastic, were processed in the city last year, representing just an 18% rate. So, what are waste managers urging? ABC13 got you answers.

  • Apr 30, 2024