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.