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CITY TO SAVE MORE THAN $70 MILLION FROM RENEGOTIATED DISPOSAL
AND TRANSFER STATION CONTRACTS

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Automated Recycling Pilot ProgramAutomated Recycling Pilot Program
With the automated carts, residents will find it convenient to store more recyclables in one container.  Read More...
 

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Household Hazardous Waste GraphicHousehold Hazardous Waste
Some jobs around the home may require the use of products containing hazardous components. Such products include certain paints, stains ... Read More

 
SWD LogoSolid Waste Management Performance Results for Fiscal Year 2009 (.pdf)
     

Emissions GraphicIs your car or truck 10 years old or older?  Has it failed an emissions test? 

Drive clean...  Read More ...

 
Truck ImageSolid Waste Management Department Preparing to Expand Automated Recycling Pilot Program ... read more
     
  Compost in Hand GraphicComposting
Recycling organic waste produced in our consumption of goods is the process we call composting. By Composting ... read more
     
"Revisiting Recycling" Article in Houston Chronicle (07.20.2008) ... "Sustainable Growth   Neighborhood Depositories GraphicNeighborhood Recycling Centers
Residents who wish to discard heavy trash before their scheduled once-per-month pickup may use one of four neighborhood ... Read More ...
     
Hauler GraphicDebris Removal Contract Opportunities information sharing event scheduled for Sept. 1, 2009, read more (.pdf) ...
 
     
Glass Recycling May Return to Houston   "Sustainable Growth Committee" Meeting Video (April 24, 2008)

SAFE SPRING CLEANING:  Be Aware of Dangers of Household Hazardous Chemicals

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