Hutto program invites residents to dispose of hazardous materials for free

From Impact News, January 13, 2009...

A new environmental initiative allows Hutto residents to dispose of hazardous household chemicals for free at the Williamson County Recycle Center. The center is accepting waste materials such as old paint and pool chemicals in order to prevent them from being discarded improperly and potentially entering the ecosystem.

The city received a grant last year through the Capital Area Council of Governments in the amount of $34,000 to establish and implement this program. Each City of Hutto garbage service household will be eligible to receive a voucher each quarter, if the funding allows.

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Austin facility wants your leftover turkey fry grease

From News 8 Austin, November 24, 2008...

The City of Austin's Household Waste Facility will accept cooking oil from all Travis County residents. If you think that this resource should be available year round, don't fret, because it is.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
2514 Business Center Drive
Austin, TX
(512) 974-4345

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