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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.
Posted on · The team of undergraduates chose to include eyes on the signs because of the well-documented "watching eye" effect.
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.
Posted on · Authorities say some of the problem is caused by trash haulers who are trying to avoid landfill fees.
Posted on · City of Houston focuses on eliminating breeding sites.
Posted on · The city collects up to 6,000 illegally dumped old tires per year.