Garbage trucks don't just haul away our rubbish — they break it up and compress it, making room for the huge volumes they collect every day. To do this, they sometimes use a blade that rotates quickly ...

Houston’s Solid Waste Management Department is getting a major upgrade. RELATED: Houston rolls out new trucks as city aims to fix recycling, garbage pickup issues Mayor John Whitmire and Solid Waste ...

HOUSTON – Recycling delays across Houston have left bins overflowing and residents frustrated, some waiting weeks, even months, for pickup. Now, the City of Houston’s Solid Waste Management Department ...

Leetsdale trash collection is about to get a little easier with the help of a new public works garbage truck. The borough recently purchased a 2026 International L9 Cummins truck with a Heil body and ...

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 ...