Energy & Environment
Galveston park officials investigating illegal dumping incidents
Posted on · Officials say someone is leaving heaps of litter including housing construction debris and trash bags at Galveston Island State Park.
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City of Houston
City of Houston, DOJ reach settlement on alleged illegal dumping discrimination
Posted on · The guidelines require the city to do more community outreach, monitor and provide data on its efforts to address illegal dumping, and explore additional enforcement on commercial dumpers.
City of Houston
One Clean Houston initiative to combat illegal dumping in the city
Posted on · The city has gotten over 5,000 complaints about illegal dumping over the past year. The Department of Justice has also launched an investigation about dumping happening more often in Houston’s Black and Latino communities.
City of Houston
Houston’s Solid Waste Department to hire contractors to help with bulk waste, illegal dumping
Posted on · The three-year contract will provide the solid waste department with additional help with picking-up illegal heavy trash and junk waste.
City of Houston
City of Houston to increase funding to address illegal dumping
Posted on · Turner said trash returns to the illegal dumping sites just as quickly as the city cleans them up. He said the city is doing its part to keep the city clean but they need help from residents too.
Energy & Environment
Residents and advocates are hopeful for change as the DOJ begins investigating illegal dumping in Houston
Posted on · The investigation comes after a civil rights complaint was filed alleging the city is much slower to respond to reports of illegal dumping in communities of color than in wealthier, white communities.
Energy & Environment
Community activists hopeful for change after DOJ launches investigation into illegal dumping
Posted on · People in the Super Neighborhood 48 community are looking forward to the outcome of the DOJ's investigation into the city and illegal dumping after years of advocating for action.
Energy & Environment
DOJ investigating Houston illegal dumping complaints, allege racial discrimination
Posted on · The complaint alleges that the city's denial of services threaten the health and safety of Black and Latino people in Houston.
News
Signs With “Watching Eyes” May Reduce Illegal Dumping, Say Rice Researchers
Posted on · The team of undergraduates chose to include eyes on the signs because of the well-documented "watching eye" effect.
News
INTERACTIVE MAP: Much Of Houston Waits Months For Illegal Dump Site Cleanup
Posted on · The city gave itself 29 days to respond to 3-1-1 calls about illegal dumping last year, but it missed that target more often than not. Two interactive maps, produced by News 88.7, show where the problem is worse — Houston's poorest areas.
News
Harris County Is Asking For The Public’s Help To Fight Illegal Dumping
Posted on · Authorities say some of the problem is caused by trash haulers who are trying to avoid landfill fees.
City of Houston
Mosquito’s Preference For Humans, Daytime Activity Poses Challenge In Houston’s Fight Against Zika
Posted on · City of Houston focuses on eliminating breeding sites.
Local
City Council To Consider New Regulations To Curb Illegal Tire Dumping In Houston
Posted on · The city collects up to 6,000 illegally dumped old tires per year.