LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - The City of Longview was close to ending its recycling program, but residents increased participation after word spread.

In two weeks, weekly collected materials went from about 9 tons to over 23 tons.

Longview Assistant Public Works Director Dwayne Archer said the task force has gone to work since discussion about recycling came up."Ever since the discussion has come up about recycling, the task force has gone to work. We have continued to see an increase in our numbers on a weekly basis," Archer said.