903-218-6400
3800 Stone Road
Kilgore, TX 75662
SOLID WASTE
ETCOG is the state designated organization for municipal solid waste (MSW) planning
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Our services
We have been fortunate enough to receive funding from TCEQ for grassroots planning aimed at reducing regional solid waste. ETCOG is responsible for administering pass-through funding for local and regional implementation projects through this role.
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Our planning activities are comprehensive and include maintaining the East Texas regional solid waste management plan, as well as a solid waste advisory committee that provides technical assistance and informational programs on solid waste management. In addition, we serve as a central point of contact for solid waste management outreach, education, and training programs. Finally, we review permit and registration applications for municipal solid waste facilities to ensure their conformance with the adopted regional solid waste management plan for that region.
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Solid Waste Management Planning
See the PlanETCOG maintains a regional solid waste management plan for East Texas.
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Municipal Solid Waste Grants
How to ApplyTo support regional waste minimization efforts in the region, our solid waste program accepts applications for annual Municipal Solid Waste grant funds.
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Closed Landfill Inventory
InventoryETCOG's Closed Landfill Inventory is a compilation of closed municipal solid waste landfill units for East Texas.
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OPEN MEETINGS
Solid Waste Advisory Committee
SOLID WASTE
EDUCATIONAL VIDEO (3-5th grade)
SOLID WASTE
EDUCATIONAL VIDEO (Ages 3-5)
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Regional Solid Waste Management Plan was developed to address all areas of solid waste management, stressing source reduction and recycling. The ETCOG regional planning efforts include a cooperative, regional approach that includes all factors associated with these activities. Regional goals outlined in the plan include the following:
- Reduce the amounts of waste generated & requiring disposal through source reduction, reuse & recycling.
- Reduce the amounts of illegal dumping in the ETCOG Region.
- Reduce the amounts of household hazardous waste disposed of in the ETCOG Region.
- Create markets for recovered materials.
- Assure disposal capacity.
- Provide for the cost-effective hauling of wastes.
- Develop specific strategies for recovering organics & biosolids from the waste stream.
Below are resources to assist with hosting and managing community cleanup events in your city or county.
Electronic Recycling - GEM Southwest
Below are educational resources, information, and data about solid waste management and recycling practices.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Construction & Demolition Debris Recycling
Below are resources to local East Texas beautification,
litter prevention, waste reduction, recycling programs.