A new Houston Fire Department engine is going unused after the department discovered the truck is too big to fit easily into its station garage. "The Houston Fire Department received a new ladder ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Much-needed help is now on its way to Houston's Solid Waste Management. On Wednesday, the Houston City Council approved more trucks for the department. City council approved ...

HOUSTON — Houston Mayor John Whitmire on Wednesday provided an update on the City's plans to fix delayed pickups of trash and recycling. According to Whitmire, nine new trucks will be out on routes ...

HOUSTON — More relief is on the way for Houston residents frustrated by long recycling delays. Brand-new City of Houston recycling trucks rolled out Tuesday morning, part of a major effort to get ...

HOUSTON – Months-old piles of heavy trash continue to frustrate Houston residents, but city officials say help is finally on the way. After widespread complaints and failing service grades, the City ...

The City of Houston is spending $2 million on outside help to pick up trash. Other advocates say the city needs to be spending vastly more, namely by implementing a solid waste fee.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The city of Houston is expanding its solid waste department fleet, and they say the goal is to improve trash collection times for you. Houston Solid Waste Management Director ...

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