EPA has given the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality responsibility for implementing the these regulations in Texas. To do so, TCEQ has established the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System for issuing permits to facilities that discharge effluent to surface waters of the State of Texas.
Section 156(1)(a) of the Constitution, read with Schedule 5, assigns responsibility for refuse removal, refuse dumps, solid waste disposal and cleansing to local government. The Waste Act outlines the roles of both national and provincial government in waste management.
Enforcement in Texas Air, Hazardous Waste and Water Enforcement Programs and issues in the State are the responsibility of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality .
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality strives to protect our state's public health and natural resources consistent with sustainable economic development.
Illegal Dumping Report unauthorized disposal of waste materials, such as household garbage, debris, or hazardous materials. Call the Regional Enforcement Task Force Illegal Dumping Hotline: (877) NO DUMPS (663-8677) or TCEQ at (512) 339-2929.
In Texas, disposal of regulated waste is controlled by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Local regulations of the City of El Paso, also apply.
EPA regulates household, industrial, and manufacturing solid and hazardous wastes under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
In Texas, disposal of regulated waste is controlled by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Local regulations of the City of El Paso, also apply.
Reduce means to cut back on the amount of trash we generate. Reuse means to find new ways to use things that otherwise would have been thrown out. Recycle means to turn something old and useless (like plastic milk jugs) into something new and useful (like picnic benches, playground equipment and recycling bins).
Any person, who shall litter or throw garbage, filth, or other waste matters in public places, such as roads, canals, esteros or parks, shall suffer an imprisonment of not less than 5 days nor more than one year or a fine of not less than P 100 nor more than P 2,000.00 or both such fine and imprisonment at the ...