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Solid Waste Service Restructuring and Administrative Fee

Houston Public Works is overhauling trash and recycling collection by introducing new key performance indicators, cutting overtime, and streamlining 311 requests to improve reliability.

5 mentions (4 this month)Last discussed Oct 7, 2026

CriticalTaxes Budget

FY 2027 City Budget and Trash Fee Proposal

The city is proposing a $7.5 billion total budget for FY 2027 that closes a major structural gap through new utility fees and departmental reorganizations. Residents will face a new $5 monthly solid waste administrative fee and potential long-term rate adjustments as trash services move into the public works utility system.

26 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Sep 30, 2026