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A shortage of Houston solid waste workers is causing recycling pickup delays

Caroline Love

Posted on January 7, 2022 · The city is struggling to fill dozens of positions, while some employees are out with COVID and others move on to better-paying jobs.

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City Announces New Recycling Program Partnership

Jen Rice

Posted on June 28, 2017 · Curbside glass recycling is back.

Tags budget deficit Department of Solid Waste Management Mayor Sylvester Turner recycling solid waste

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City Of Houston To Tackle Abandoned Shopping Cart Problem

Florian Martin

Posted on August 4, 2016 · Every year, Houston retailers lose hundreds of shopping carts that end up in ditches and on streets.

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