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.
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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).