Houston Public MediaJan 28, 2025

Plagued by significant delays, Houston Solid Waste Management plans to launch an online map for residents to track heavy trash pickup on a monthly basis — and department leadership wants additional resources from city council. 

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/city-of-houston/2025/01/28/512172/city-of-houston-to-launch-online-map-showing-heavy-trash-collection-progress-amid-frequent-delays/

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City of Houston to launch online map showing heavy trash collection progress amid frequent delays

Heavy trash in Houston is picked up on schedule only 50% of the time. The city’s Solid Waste Management department plans to launch an online progress map, and it’s asking city council for additional resources.

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Houston Public MediaJan 15, 2025

Over the past 12 months, Houston 311 has received more than 35,000 calls regarding water leaks and more than 32,000 calls about missed garbage pickup.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/city-of-houston/2025/01/15/510845/waste-removal-delays-water-leaks-top-houston-311s-list-of-most-common-complaints/

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Waste removal delays, water leaks top Houston 311’s list of most common complaints

Houston 311 is a consolidated helpline service that was created by the city of Houston in 2001. The 24/7 service is designed to accept non-emergency calls regarding roads, water and sewer systems, garbage pickup and more.

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