Manvel has been awarded nearly $28,000 for a grant through the Houston-Galveston Area Council to fund a hazardous waste collection event, following council approval of the grant at its April 20 meeting.
The event will coincide with the city’s fall community clean-up event, though the date has not been set, Manvel’s Emergency Management Coordinator Jamie Praslicka said at the meeting.
What you need to know
The household hazardous waste grant will support public outreach, educational materials and disposal services associated with the event, according to city documents.
While a full list of accepted materials has not yet been finalized, lithium batteries will not be accepted, but some electronics, including computers and monitors, will be eligible for disposal, Praslicka said at the meeting.
H-GAC will oversee the procurement and disposal of collected materials, and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will provide oversight to ensure hazardous waste is handled in accordance with state regulations, according to city documents.
City officials said the effort aims to educate residents and reduce improper disposal of hazardous materials, which can lead to contamination and cause safety risks, according to the TCEQ website.
What’s next
Following approval, city officials will begin planning for the event, including holding preliminary coordination meetings to determine which materials to accept, Praslicka said.