Waste Management


Related Categories:
Agricultural Chemicals and Wastes
Pollution from agricultural chemicals and waste harms public health and the environment. Properly handle or dispose of these unwanted (waste) chemicals and pesticides.
 
Household Chemicals and Wastes
Properly handle or dispose of common household chemicals or materials harmful to your health and the environment (also known as household hazardous waste), such as paint, auto products, pesticides, cleaners, and more.
 
Topics Under This Category:
About Recycle Texas Online
A searchable database to locate recycling businesses across the state.
 
About the Waste Reduction Policy Act
Reporting requirements under Texas' Waste Reduction Policy Act.
 
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Assistant (EPPA) Exit Site
An online planning tool that helps businesses determine the environmental impact of their purchases.
 
Keeping Fats, Oils, and Grease out of the Sewer System
Explains the impact of disposing of fats, oil, and grease in the sewer system.
 
Spills: Cleanup and Waste Management
Cleanup objectives and the TRRP rule. Management of spill waste.
 
Toxics Release Inventory Program Exit Site
Forwarding link to EPA Toxics Release Inventory program.
 
Where to Find Resources on Managing Municipal Solid Waste
Resources for local governments to battle municipal solid waste problems such as illegal dumping and littering.