As of late July, recycling service in Houston is three to five days behind schedule. Complaints to 311 about missed pickups soared to 15,000 over the past 12 weeks compared to 4,000 during the same period in 2024.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/city-of-houston/2025/07/28/527338/why-is-recycling-in-houston-delayed-not-enough-trucks-staffing-woes-inefficient-routes-and-more/

#CityOfHouston #Local #News #Recycling #SolidWaste #Trash

Congratulations to Richard Gonzalez, who’s retiring after 23 years of service with Athens Services.

Solid-waste disposal is one of the most essential services in any well-run community. The fact that It Just Works here, without residents and businesses having to think much about it, is a testament to the professionalism and hard work of Richard and team. Enjoy your retirement!

#solidwaste #athensservices #thousandoaks #tocc

Reposted from @gogreen_toaks and @cityofthousandoaks: Clean up the yard and the garage and take advantage of Free Landfill Day on Saturday, March 15th, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Calabasas Landfill (5300 Lost Hills Road, Agoura Hills). Bring your excess trash, unwanted bulky items, landscape trimmings, or home remodel waste, and dispose of it for free.

The event is open to Thousand Oaks residents only; a valid ID or utility bill is required for proof of residency. Residents can bring up to two loads per event. For a list of acceptable items, visit toaks.gov/landfillday.

#landfill #recycle #solidwaste #gogreen #thousandoaks #tocc

Grateful to the board of the Ventura Regional Sanitation District for naming me to another 1-year term as its chair. The district provides wastewater treatment services (for which Thousand Oaks is a customer) and operates solid-waste facilities including the Toland Road landfill between Santa Paula and Fillmore. Toland Road is the only public landfill in Ventura County.

VRSD will see some management turnover in the coming year with the pending retirement of several key staff members, including general manager Chris Theisen. The recruiting process is already under way. (1/2)

#wastewater #solidwaste #landfill #thousandoaks #tocc

@jm_mcgrath at TVO on what happens when the only Beer Store in town closes -- and the nearest one is now two-plus hours away. https://www.tvo.org/article/ontarios-best-recycling-program-is-already-falling-apart-what-comes-next

#Ontario #ONPoli #Recycling #Landfill #SolidWaste #PropertyTax

The City of Houston expects to have its first pass of Beryl debris pickup completed by early to mid-August, or about 30 days after crews began picking up downed trees, fallen limbs, and other objects.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2024/07/29/495031/houston-beryl-debris-pickup-first-pass-early-mid-august/

#Houston #HoustonMatters #Hurricane #Local #News #CityOfHouston #CityOfSugarLand #DawnSteph #DebrisPickup #HurricaneBeryl #HurricaneBerylAftermath #MarkWilfalk #SolidWaste #SolidWasteDepartment #StormDebris #StormDebrisCollection