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November HHW Updates

Nov 12th, 2014

November News at the HHW Facility            Due to electrical work being performed at the facility, we will not have computer or phone service from Wednesday, November 12th, at 4 pm until Monday morning, November 17th, at 8 am.            Fall is on its way:      It’s the time of year when the weather gets cooler and the leaves start to fall. Take the dread out of raking and bagging leaves by using ...  read more ...
    Managing Your Leaves.pdf

International Low Impact Development Conference 2015

Oct 16th, 2014

International Low Impact Development Conference 2015      Houston, Texas, January 19 - 21.      The LID Conference will highlight new and continuing work including research developments and community adoption of LID throughout the United States and internationally. In addition, this conference will focus on the application of LID technology in the Southwest region of the US and will also include a ...  read more ...
 

DEA Prescription Take Back Day on September 27,2014

Sep 5th, 2014

The DEA, Drug Enforcement Agency, will conduct their fall 2014 pharmaceutical collection day on September 27, 2014, at various locations across Harris County. These items may not be collected at Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities and this is the only method where you can properly dispose of your prescription medicines.            Open the attached flyer for additional information or ...  read more ...
    DEA Takeback 092714.pdf

The Dangers of Old Batteries in Your Home

Aug 28th, 2014

Everyone has old batteries in their home. But did you know that these batteries can catch fire if not stored properly? Read the attached documents regarding battery safety in your home. For additional stories on this topic go to the internet and type in the words "Batteries Home Fires" and see how many stories come up.            Be safe and bring these to the Harris County HHW Facility.       ...  read more ...
    Fire Dangers Batteries.pdf

HHW Facility Open this Saturday February 22 2014

Feb 21st, 2014

The Harris County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility Will Be Open This Saturday February 22, 2014 from 9 am – 2 pm.            Please tell your family, friends, and neighbors.            For additional information you can go to our website at www.eng.hctx.net/watershed/HHW_home.html or call 281.560.6200 for a recording.       ...  read more ...
    HHW_Open_022214.pdf

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