Traditional Municipal Solid Waste Disposal: A Guide for Local Governments Page: 10
22 p.View a full description of this pamphlet.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
Traditional Municipal Solid Waste Disposal: A Guide for Local Governments
Using landfills
" What waste does the landfill accept?
" Does the landfill have the available capacity?
General
" What wastes will not be accepted during the collection?
. How will we prevent dumping of unaccepted waste?
. If unacceptable waste is found, how will we dispose of it?
" What is our plan to prevent and, if necessary, contain spills?
" Is TCEQ authorization required for the collection?
Collection Days for.Household Hazardous Waste
(30 TAC 335, Subchapter N)
Often, residents store household hazardous waste (HHW) because they are
unsure of how to properly dispose of it. Although HHW can usually be
legally disposed of in the normal trash, there are better disposal options that
local governments can arrange. For more information, contact the TCEQ's
Pollution Prevention and Education Section at 512-239-3100.
Operational Plan
An HHW collection requires more time to plan than other types of
collection events. The TCEQ requires notification and development of an
operational plan in accordance with 30 TAC 335, Subchapter N.
To hold an HHW collection, you must:
. Complete the notification no later than 45 days before the collection date.
. Develop and address in your operational plan all the components
identified in 30 TAC 335, Subchapter N.
. Make your operational plan readily available upon request by the TCEQ.
. Include the following key components-along with other appropriate
measures-in your operational plan:
. safety measures
. training about collection for employees or volunteers
. a determination of the types and amounts of waste expected
. arrangements for the proper disposal of all the wastes collected
Contact the TCEQ's Pollution Prevention and Education Section at
512-239-3100 for a list of companies that conduct HHW collections and
that package, transport, and dispose of hazardous waste. You can alsoJuly 2013
TCEQ publication Pub. No. RG-469
10
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This pamphlet can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Pamphlet.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Small Business and Environmental Assistance Division. Traditional Municipal Solid Waste Disposal: A Guide for Local Governments, pamphlet, July 2013; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth638493/m1/10/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.