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New Director Aims to Boost Houston's Recycling Efforts

7/24/2025

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Houston has welcomed Larius Hassen as the new director of the Solid Waste Management Department, stepping in during a time of rising recycling complaints. Having served as interim director since March, Hassen is tasked with enhancing efficiency and dramatically increasing recycling drop-off locations from one to eight, a move that Mayor John Whitmire believes will benefit the community.

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Story summary

Houston has welcomed Larius Hassen as the new director of the Solid Waste Management Department, stepping in during a time of rising recycling complaints. Having served as interim director since March, Hassen is tasked with enhancing efficiency and dramatically increasing recycling drop-off locations from one to eight, a move that Mayor John Whitmire believes will benefit the community.