The Houston, Texas City Council voted and confirmed Larius Hassen as the new director of solid waste management.
Hassan served as the department’s interim leader since March after the former director resigned.
Hassanʼs confirmation comes a week after he presented a report that found the directorʼs offices hasnʼt been working 40 hour workweeks and trucks continue to break down. According to the report, an average of 30 trucks are down each day, and another 20 break while theyʼre in use.
Hassan has been described as a no-nonsense leader, committed to cutting waste.
Published September 2025