"WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Justice secured a settlement in its environmental justice investigation into Houston's response to illegal dumping in Black and Latino neighborhoods, the department and the city of Houston said separately on Tuesday.

The agreement builds on a plan to develop improved waste management services for residents across Houston and address illegal dumping and its negative impacts on the health, safety and quality of life of residents.

In March this year, Houston announced its One Clean Houston initiative that focused on "rapid cleanup, better enforcement and prevention and education.""

Kanishka Singh reports for Reuters June 6, 2023. [2]