Victoria Trash Truck Suddenly Bursts Into Flames Mid-Route

If you’ve ever had a workday that felt like a real dumpster fire… just know one of our City of Victoria Solid Waste drivers literally lived it this week.

Right after emptying a trash cart, something inside quickly caught fire. Thinking quickly, the driver pulled over into an empty parking lot, dumped the load, and called in backup.

The Victoria Fire Department showed up within minutes, doused the flames, and saved the truck from serious damage. Nobody was hurt, just a little smoky, and it was one very eventful morning.

Instead, residents can use the free Household Hazardous Waste pickup service available to all Solid Waste customers. Just call 1-800-449-7587 or schedule through the Victoria, Texas 311 app — it’s quick, free, and unlimited.

Even if they look out, coal can spark right back up hours later; they can quite literally become a dumpster fire. The same firefighters who drenched that trash pile want you to do the same at home; just soak coals in water before tossing them.

Not sure what goes where? Use the City’s Waste Wizard at victoriatx.gov/wastewizard. It’ll tell you exactly how to get rid of just about anything.