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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
Household Hazardous Wastes (HHW) are those wastes produced in our households that are hazardous in nature, but are not regulated as hazardous waste, under federal and state laws.  Included are such items as old paints and paint related products, pesticides, pool chemicals, drain cleaners, and degreasers and other car care products.  Such consumer waste products, if carelessly managed can, and frequently do, create environmental and public health concerns.

----> View a complete list of common HHW items.


REDUCE HHW 
Source reduction of potential HHW is the first step.  Here are some quick tips for reducing household hazardous waste:

1.  Buy the least toxic product available (avoid oil-base paints and products that contain chlorine).

2.  Switch to non-hazardous alternatives, if available (baking soda is a good cleanser and freshner).

3.  Buy only the amount you need.  Purchasing products in "bulk" is not always a better value. 

4.  Share what you can't use with family, friends and neighbors. 

When reduction or reuse isn't possible, securely pack and transport materials in their original containers to the regional household hazardous waste collection event.  Sort and pack chemicals separately, being cautious to avoid spills.  Never smoke while handling hazardous materials and never mix chemicals.

To make your home safer, BVSWMA sponsors TWO collection events each year. The collection event is provided FREE to the residents of the Brazos Valley (7 county region) as a means to safely dispose of household hazardous items. Ammunition, explosives, radioactive waste, tires, compressed gas cylinders, and household garbage will not be accepted. 


HHW COLLECTION EVENT SCHEDULE
The next collection event is scheduled for:
October 9, 2010 from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Future Date: April 23, 2011
Location: University Services Building
Enter from Harvey Rd. East, first entrance on the left after Veteran's Park


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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
This program is always looking for volunteers to assist at collection events.  If you are interested in volunteering or have questions regarding Household Hazardous Waste or the collection events, please call Shelia McQueen, Program Coordinator at (979) 764-3806 or call the HHW Hotline at (979) 764-3809.  


BVSWMA GOALS
Our goal is to increase public awareness regarding HHW and to dispose of the maximum amount of hazardous materials at these collection events.  Since the program began in 1994, over 17,188 people have disposed of more than 763,066 pounds of hazardous waste and 112 tons of computers.  In May 2003 the first E-waste collection was held and almost 15,000 pounds of computers, monitors and keyboards were collected.  BVSWMA will continue to hold these HHW events in hopes that the Brazos Valley household residents will bring their hazardous waste to our FREE Household Hazardous Waste collection events.

 

NEED TO DISPOSE OF COMPUTERS BEFORE THE NEXT HHW EVENT? 

"NEW" - TEXAS COMPUTER EQUIPMENT RECYCLING PROGRAM


FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PROGRAM VISIT www.texasrecyclescomputers.org

List of Manufacturers - Free computer recycling for all personal computers:

Brands Manufacturer
Acer, Acer View Acer America Corporation
Advanced PC, Advanced PC Quasar Advanced PC Products, Inc.
AG Neovo AG Neovo
Alienware Dell Inc.
Altex Electronics Altex Electronics Ltd.
AMAX AMAX Engineering Corporation
AOC Envision Peripherals, Inc. (EPI)
Apollo Computer Hewlett Packard Company
Apple Apple Inc.
ARM Electronics, Inc. ARM Electronics, Inc.
ARMOR C12 DRS Tactical Systems Inc.
ARMOR X10 DRS Tactical Systems Inc.
Aspire Acer America Corporation
ASUS ASUS Computer International
Austin Computing Solutions Austin Computing Solutions
Averatec TriGemUSA
Axiontech.com Axiontech.com
Bass Computers, Inc. Bass Computers, Inc.
BenQ BenQ America Corp.
Bits Technical Corporation Bits Technical Corporation
Bright Ideas Computing Bright Ideas Computing
Compaq Hewlett Packard Company
Computer Link TCL The Computer Link, LLC
Computer Shak, Inc. Computer Shak, Inc.
Cybervision ViewSonic
David Anderson Consulting David Anderson Consulting
Dell Dell Inc.
Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) Hewlett Packard Company
Directron.com, Inc. Directron.com Inc.
Double Eagle Services Inc. Double Eagle Services, Inc.
DoubleSight DoubleSight Displays
Durabook GammaTech Computer Corp.
Dynex Best Buy
eMachines Gateway, Inc.
Envision Envision Peripherals, Inc. (EPI)
Fujitsu, Fujitsu-Siemens Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation
Gateway Gateway, Inc.
General Dynamics Itronix General Dynamics Itronix (via Anything IT)
Goldstar LG Electronics USA, Inc.
Hammerhead DRS Tactical Systems Inc.
Hanns-G, Hannspree Hannspree
Hewlett-Packard Hewlett Packard Company
Hitachi Hitachi Home Electronics (America) Inc. (ECO International's ECO Take Back)
Howard Howard Technology Solutions
Hyundai, Hyundai Imagequest Hyundai IT
I-Inc Hannspree
IBM International Business Machines
Insignia Best Buy
Itronix General Dynamics Itronix (via Anything IT)
Komputer+ Komputer+ Peripherals
Lenovo Lenovo (United States) Inc.
LG LG Electronics USA, Inc.
M&A Technology M&A Technology
Magic Box Solutions Magic Box Solutions
Manda M&A Technology
Maverick Computer Services Maverick Computer Services
Medion Medion AG
MicroAge College Station MicroAge College Station
Mirus Equus Computer Systems
Mitsubishi DiamondPoint, Mitsubishi DiamondPro NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.
Motion Motion Computing, Inc.
MSI MSI Computer Corp.
NCR NCR Corporation
NEC, NEC AccuSync, NEC MultiSync, NEC Multeos NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.
Nexlink Seneca Data Distributors
Next Apple Inc.
Nobilis Equus Computer Systems
Nobleview Equus Computer Systems
Nokia Booklet3G Nokia
Nokia (CRT & LCD)
ViewSonic
No Nonsense Computers No Nonsense
Optiquest ViewSonic
Panasonic Panasonic (ECO International's ECO Take Back)
Paxson Enterprises, Inc. Paxson Enterprises, Inc.
PC & Cable PC & Cable
Planar Planar Systems, Inc.
Powerspec IPSG
Premio Premio, Inc.
Prime Systems Prime Systems
RCS Technologies RCS Technologies, Inc.
Samsung Samsung Electronics Co.(ECO International's ECO Take Back)
Samtron Samsung Electronics Co. (ECO International's ECO Take Back)
Sceptre Sceptre, Inc.
Shuttle Computer Group, Inc. Shuttle Computer Group, Inc.
Sigma ITPD Sigma ITPD
Slimnote GammaTech Computer Corp.
Sony Sony Electronics Inc. (ECO International's ECO Take Back)
Starlogic Fourstar Group
Sun Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Synaps Fourstar Group
Syncmaster Samsung Electronics Co. (ECO International's ECO Take Back)
Systemax Systemax Inc.
Tadpole General Dynamics Itronix (via Anything IT)
That Computer Store That Computer Store
Toshiba Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
Touchmark Fourstar Group
Ultra Systemax Inc.
University Computer Store University Computer Stores
Utobia ViewSonic
V7 V7
VideoTex Systems VideoTex
ViewSonic ViewSonic
VitaMobility Equus Computer Systems
Vizio Vizio (ECO International's ECO Take Back)
VooDoo PC Hewlett Packard Company
Vuescape Fourstar Group
Wakstar Wakstar, LLC (Ken's Workshop/Southern Star)
Westgate Computers Westgate Computers
Westinghouse Westinghouse Digital Electronics
Winbook IPSG
Workhorse Workhorse Computers
Wyse Technology Wyse Technology
Xi Computer, @Xi Computer @Xi Computer Corp.
Zenith LG Electronics USA, Inc.
ZT, ZT Systems ZT Systems
Zydeco Technologies Zydeco Technologies


HHW PROGRAM AWARDS


  • Brazos Valley Council of Governments Outstanding Service - September 2006
  • Recycling Alliance of Texas Outstanding Sustainability Program Award - 2006 
  • Keep Brazos Beautiful Can Do Award - December 2006
  • Keep Texas Beautiful Governor's Achievement Certificate - July 2007
  • Keep America Beautiful National Distinguished Service Citation Award - November 2007
  • Keep Brazos Beautiful Distinguished Partner in Beauty Award - March 2008
  • Keep Texas Beautiful Regional Award for Household Hazardous Waste Program - April 2008
  • Keep Texas Beautiful Regional Award for Household Hazardous Waste Program - June 2009
  • Keep Texas Beautiful Regional Award for Household Hazardous Waste Program - June 2010

WASTE REDUCTION EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
To Schedule educational presentations with Randie the Recycling Raccoon on Household Hazardous Waste, Compost/Vermi-Composting and 4-R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rebuy).

Last updated: 6/11/2010 10:10:30 AM