Keep
Houston
Southeast
Clean
Cleaner. Safer. Better.
Illegal dumping can have many severe consequences to the natural and built environments as it can:
- Contaminate soil and water
- Cause illness or health issues of those living in the area
- Become a breeding ground for mosquitos, flies, rats, skunks, and opossums, which can transmit numerous life-threatening diseases
- Decrease property values around illegal dumping sites
- Hide/incubate crime
Houston Southeast’s anti-litter campaign consists of the development and implementation of the Heavy Trash Abatement Initiative in Houston Southeast to address illegal dumping along its economic development corridors, District-managed parks, the Columbia Tap Trail, and strategic underpasses. GSMD partners include the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Houston-Galveston Area Council, the City of Houston-Council District D, the City of Houston Solid Waste, and American Youthworks.
The campaign addresses illegal dumping by 1) hosting dumping days throughout the district for supplemental pick-up opportunities, 2) monitoring and tracking weight and type of trash, 3) cleaning up targeted commercial areas and public right-of-way areas, and 4) video monitoring hotspots to assist law enforcement in identifying and prosecuting culprits in partnership with the Houston Police Department and Harris County Precinct 7 Constables.
Areas to Benefit
- Emancipation Avenue Corridor from Pierce to Southmore Boulevard
- Scott Street Corridor from I-45 to Scottcrest
- Griggs Road from I-610 to Old Spanish Trail
- Old Spanish Trail (OST)
- Almeda Corridor
- Martin Luther King Boulevard
- Beekman Street from Griggs Road to Martin Luther King Boulevard
- Southmore Boulevard
- Wheeler Avenue
- 3 Park/Trail Areas
- Columbia Tap Rail/Trail at I-45 and S. MacGregor
- Park at the Palm Center
- MacGregor Park
- Columbia Tap Rail/Trail at I-45 and S. MacGregor
- Park at the Palm Center
- MacGregor Park
Working together for economic growth and stronger communities.
“Illegal dumping has a ripple effect and causes suffering beyond visual blight. It’s time to address this issue together and bring safety, health, and beauty back to our communities. A clean and economically viable district translates into a renewed sense of pride, improved quality of life, business growth, greater tourism, a larger workforce, better wages, public and private investment, entrepreneurship, and overall success in our communities. Together, we can create a cleaner, safer, more beautiful Houston Southeast that everyone can take pride in.”
