Months-old piles of heavy trash continue to frustrate Houston residents, but city officials say help is finally on the way.

UPGRADE!🚛 Houston rolls out 16 new recycling trucks as part of Mayor Whitmire’s plan to modernize the city’s waste collection fleet.

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Neighbors in Westbury said their yard waste hasn't been picked up since May.

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Mayor John Whitmire has assured residents that the City of Houston is working to address the concerns, but some delays are still persisting.

For weeks, recycling bins across Houston sat untouched, some for more than 40 days. Homeowners shared their frustrations as piles of bottles, cardboard, and other materials lined curbs across the city. Now, city leaders are offering explanations and a plan to get back on track.

Houston residents are facing ongoing issues with the city's solid waste department, particularly concerning garbage bin repairs and replacements.

Recycling pickup was supposed to resume as normal on Monday, but one Southwest Houston neighborhood never saw a truck to pick up

For the past two weeks, recycling delays have frustrated residents across the area. Many have been left wondering when their recycling cans would finally be emptied.

Houston’s recycling pick-up problem, a long-standing issue, is once again causing frustration for residents and Mayor John Whitmire.

Houston residents continue to face significant delays in recycling collection, with some areas reporting waits exceeding the city’s officially acknowledged seven-day delay period.

Its an issue that KPRC 2 has been covering for a while, Houston residents complaining of their overflowing recycling bins with seemingly no pickups in sight.

Overflowing recycling bins have become a common sight in neighborhoods across Houston, as delays in pickup services stretch into weeks — and in some cases, nearly a month.

Healthcare workers can clean out their closets and contribute to sustainability by participating in the "Scrubs That Don’t Suck" program at the Houston Marriott Medical Center. From April 4 to April 6, medical professionals can drop off old scrubs and receive a $50 credit toward new FIGS scrubs. This initiative not only helps reduce textile waste—often overlooked in the healthcare industry—but also provides a convenient solution for workers to refresh their uniforms.

One of the latest incidents involves a donation bin at a fast food restaurant in Houston. A manager at an El Pollo Loco restaurant noticed a box appeared on their property without permission, and paperwork associated with the bin seemed to indicate their signature had been used for authorization. However, the manager insists she never signed the paperwork.

In light of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and two inclement weather days, the City of Houston's Solid Waste Management Department announced when it will be picking up everyone's trash this week.

Houston's recycling program is facing significant challenges due to delays and a surge in complaints, with nearly 1,000 issues reported in early 2025.

When you drop off used shoes or clothes in one of those donation boxes at your local shopping center, you likely assume that your goods are going directly to help those in need. But a KPRC 2 investigation reveals a different reality: much of the clothing and shoes placed in these bins end up in the hands of for-profit businesses, with only a fraction of the proceeds reaching charity.

Brandy Deason with Air Alliance Houston used AirTags to track her recyclables

The City of Houston hired an army of sub-contractors to handle the millions of pounds of tree waste left in the wake of Beryl and the Derecho.

Dallas homeowners pay nearly $40 per month. Is that coming here?

Recycling is an important step towards conserving energy and reducing pollution. Here are some do’s and don’ts of recycling that can help you make a positive impact:

Brent Bell, WM's VP of recycling, joins KPRC 2+ at 7 to discuss what is recyclable and what is not, and how to properly prepare items for recycling

The Houston Zoo supports several initiatives to save wild animals and you can take action too.

As we know plastics are essential to our everyday life, but some plastics are hard to recycle and end up in landfills polluting our environment.

You recycle for many reasons. By doing so, you conserve energy, reduce air and water pollution and reduce greenhouse gases. But recycling as we know it can be complicated and confusing at times.

America Recycles Week runs Nov. 14 - 18

When it comes to climate change and environmental issues, it might feel like a lot to wrap your head around: The problems are so widespread and complex -- so if you’ve ever thought to yourself, “What can one person even DO?”, you’re likely not alone.

Friday marks Earth Day, and according to data released by the Environmental Protection Agency in 2018, the recycling rate in the U.S. was 32.1%, down from 34.5% in 2015.

Homeowners in additional neighborhoods cite problems with Texas Pride Disposal’s trash and recycling pick-up.

Customers complain Rosenberg-based trash and disposal company’s service has been consistently inconsistent.

If you’re known to blindly toss anything paper or plastic into the recycling bin, you’re probably not alone.

HOUSTON Houston is known for a lot of things, and now the city can add recycling to the list. According to a news release, Houstons Solid Waste Management Department recycling processing partnership with Fomento de Construcciones y Contractas (FCC) has been named as the best recycling facility in America for this year. The title was given to the facility by the National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA) in recognition of its state-of-the-art operations. The City of Houstons partnership with FCC saves taxpayers over $500,000 in recycling costs annually, said Mayor Sylvester Turner. The award is a win for Houstonians and confirms our commitment to protecting the environment.Anyone interested in learning more ways to recycle or more information about the citys Solid Waste Management Department can visit Houstontx.gov/solidwaste.