H-GAC is the State designated planning agency for solid waste management issues in the region. The H-GAC Solid Waste Program reviews applications for landfill permits and solid waste grants. H-GAC provides technical assistance to local governments on solid waste issues, as well as continuing education opportunities for local governments and solid waste professionals.
H-GAC educates and assists enforcement officials (peace officers, judges and prosecutors) so they can better enforce existing environmental laws, investigate violations and prosecute their offenders. More...
Storms can create large amounts of debris that is costly to clean up and require a large amount of space in area landfills. H-GAC provides training and resources to prepare local governments for such an event.
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Information and resources covering Recycling and Source Reduction, E-Waste, Home Chemical Management (HHW), and Construction & Demolition Debris. Use the interactive Recycle Centers Mapping Tool to find a recycle center near you. More...
This collection of links will provide you with information on solid waste, recycling and waste management in the State of Texas. The page includes links to Federal and State Statutes and Regulations. More...
The local government implementation funds are intended to provide grant funding for projects which will provide a direct and measurable effect on reducing the amount of waste going into regional landfills, by diverting various materials from the municipal solid waste stream for beneficial use, or by reducing waste generation at the source. More...
See a list of active landfills and tranfer stations and search for closed landfills in your area. More...
Access H-GAC brochures, our solid waste management plan, and waste management guides, studies, and publications by H-GAC and its contractors.
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