Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) such as oil based paints, motor oil, pesticides and lead-acid batteries present a real disposal challenge. While these wastes constitute only a small percentage of the residential waste stream, the potential damage from improper disposal is significant.
H-GAC's HHW Collection, Transportation and Disposal Contract
H-GAC has contracted with Philip Services Corporation for the collection, transportation and disposal of household hazardous waste (HHW) within the H-GAC region. The contract will cover both permanent HHW facilities and one-day collection events. Click here to read more about PSC.
Philips Services Corporation Pricing Scenario (PDF) 27K
PSC Contract Extension for 2012 (PDF) 36K
For more information regarding the contract, please e-mail:
swinformation@h-gac.com.
To speak with PSC directly, contact:
Kelby Neal
(318) 397-8216
kelby.neal@pscnow.com
Collection Events
For HHW events in your area visit: http://www.earth911.com/
There are several possible methods for HHW collection: one day collection events, permanent collection sites, mobile collection units or curbside collection.
It is important that volunteers working collection events have the proper training:
Household Hazardous Waste Collection: Volunteer Training (PPT) 479K
Financial Assistance for Collection Events
HHW collection programs may be sponsored either by local government, public interest groups or private firms. Financial support may be obtained from a variety of sources that can include: local or regional chemical manufacturers, corporations, civic groups or grants. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) sponsors a Municipal Solid Waste Program through H-GAC, in which HHW program and projects are eligible for funding. For more information, please contact: swinformation@h-gac.com
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