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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.

Solid Waste Staff
SW Management Committee  

Regional Solid Waste Grants
FY 2008-2009 Report

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Guides, Regulations, Statutes

This page includes guides and links to Federal and State Statutes and Regulations. More...

Environmental Enforcement

EnforcementH-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...

Workshops

See presentations from Solid Waste, Recycling, Enforcement, Storm Debris and other Solid Waste related workshops. More...

Links 

This collection of links will provide you with information on solid waste, recycling and waste management in the State of Texas. More...

Publications 

Access H-GAC brochures, our solid waste management plan, and waste management guides, studies, and publications by H-GAC and its contractors. More... 

 

Solid Waste Grants

GrantsThe 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...

Storm Debris

Storm   DebrisStorms 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. More...

Waste Facilities

See a list of active landfills and tranfer stations and search for closed landfills in your area. More...

Waste Management & Minimization

Information and resources covering Recycling and Source Reduction, Used Electronics, Home Chemical Management (HHW), and Construction & Demolition Debris. Use the interactive Recycle Centers Mapping Tool to find a recycle center near you. More...

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