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 MediaJun 4, 2024

Nearly three weeks after the deadly windstorm that rocked the Houston area, there are piles of debris waiting to be picked up. The city's Solid Waste Management Department said collections efforts are expected to take three months.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/city-of-houston/2024/06/04/489589/city-of-houston-says-debris-collection-from-may-16-storm-could-take-three-months/

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City of Houston says debris collection from May 16 storm could take three months

The City of Houston says approximately 1.5 billion cubic yards of residential storm debris, enough to halfway fill NRG Stadium, was created by the May 16 derecho. Nearly three weeks later, piles of debris remain in impacted neighborhoods such as Timbergrove Manor.

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Houston Public MediaMay 14, 2024

The City of Houston on Monday began removing debris from houses in Kingwood weeks after a rash of thunderstorms and flooding left homes damaged and residents working to recover. 

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/city-of-houston/2024/05/14/487359/city-begins-collecting-debris-in-kingwood-after-storms-damage-hundreds-of-houses/

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City begins collecting debris in Kingwood after storms damage hundreds of houses

To report home damages, Harris County residents should call 713-274-3880 or email [email protected]. Montgomery County residents with flood damage to their homes are asked to file claims as soon as possible at mctx.org/recover. Other Texas residents can file claims with the Texas Division of Emergency Management. 

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