LCRA can help rural communities with HHW planning and collection events

The Lower Colorado River Authority will provide technical assistance on how to plan and operate a HHW collection program. This assistance is offered to any community throughout LCRA’s electric and water service areas. To find out more about an assistance program offered in the Capital Area Planning Council region, read the press release, go to the LCRA HHW Web site or contact the LCRA HHW program coordinator at (512) 473-3200 or 1-800-776-5272 and ask for Ext. 7651.

Additional helpful information

Lower Colorado River Authority ─ Site contains information on HHW collections conducted in rural areas and more.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality ─ Find out more about what HHW is. Individuals also can get local contacts in their region for information on proper disposal.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ─ Information about proper HHW management and more.

City of Austin ─ Recycling is easy with the information provided here.

Fayette County ─ Where to go in Fayette County to recycle and dispose of HHW.

Recycling Alliance of Texas ─ Find out where to recycle electronics and more information about best management practices for responsible management of electronics.

Earth 911 ─ This site allows users to locate where to recycle or properly dispose items in their ZIP code.

Regional councils of government have information and financial resources to assist community HHW programs:

Capital Area Planning Council of Government

Central Texas Council of Governments

Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments

Alamo Area Council of Governments

West Central Texas Council of Governments

Concho Valley Council of Governments

Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission