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ABC13 viewers help set new record at 2026 Earth Day E-Cycle Drive

  • May 20

A look at how old electronics are shredded at CompuCycle

  • Apr 23

Neighbors lead the way in cleaning up their community

  • Apr 22

TechCycle program offers hands-on training in classroom and beyond

  • Apr 22

Earth Day 2026: What you can to promote conservation

  • Apr 22

Electronic Parts Outlet gives gadgets a second chance

  • Apr 20

Houston tries to keep up with trash bin requests during 'Can Blitz'

  • Mar 10

Here's where you can recycle your Christmas tree

  • Dec 27, 2025

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A look at how old electronics are shredded at CompuCycle

  • Apr 23
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Houston tries to keep up with trash bin requests during 'Can Blitz'

  • Mar 10
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City gives itself grades on service requests shown on dashboard

  • Dec 12, 2025
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Houston Solid Waste Management says it's adding new trucks in aim to improve trash pickup

  • Oct 15, 2025
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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

Latest Stories

City of Houston dashboard tracks and grades 311 service requests

Those calls made to 311 - whether it's a pothole, trash pick up, or water service - are tracked and graded by the city. ABC13 combed through some of those records to see what's being prioritized and what's falling behind.

  • Dec 12, 2025

Houston Solid Waste Management says it's adding new trucks in aim to improve trash pickup

The city says it's expanding its solid waste department fleet in an effort to improve collection times.

  • Oct 15, 2025

13 Investigates: Houston's 311 line sees increase in requests for trash bins amid 'Can Blitz'

Houston's 311 system receives nearly 1,000 new requests for trash or recycling bins during the first full week of it's "Can Blitz."

  • Sep 16, 2025

Houston offers in-person trash can pick up after 13 Investigates finds thousands requesting one

One week after 13 Investigates reported on the thousands of Houstonians who need a trash or recycling can, the City of Houston is holding a "Can Blitz" for residents to pick one up themselves.

  • Sep 6, 2025

New Houston solid waste trucks going into service to improve pickups, city says

The City of Houston's newest recycling trucks are now out on the streets, about a month after the city council approved $12.4 million for the Solid Waste Department, following pickup delays.

  • Aug 18, 2025