Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas Houston Electronic waste is a fast-growing waste stream in the United States and can pose a serious problem because most electronics have toxic chemicals that cause environmental and health concerns when theyre not properly recycled" said Congressman Green who has teamed up with Houston City Councilman Ed Gonzalez to encourage recycling and keeping jobs at home by supporting our domestic recyclers. A collection drive of unwanted electronic products (e-waste") will be held this Saturday May 19 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
The drive will be held in the Houston Community College Northline campus parking lot located at 8001 Fulton in Houston 77022.
Old or unwanted electronics will be accepted including items like computers TVs DVD players cell phones fax machines and microwaves. In addition car batteries oil paint and anti-freeze will also be collected at the event.
Earlier this session Congressman Green introduced H.R. 2284 The Responsible Electronics Recycling Act" in response to growing concerns about improper recycling practices of discarded consumer electronic products. The bill would prohibit the exportation of some electronics whose improper disposal may create environmental health or national security risks.
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas Houston Electronic waste is a fast-growing waste stream in the United States and can pose a serious problem because most electronics have toxic chemicals that cause environmental and health concerns when theyre not properly recycled" said Congressman Green who has teamed up with Houston City Councilman Ed Gonzalez to encourage recycling and keeping jobs at home by supporting our domestic recyclers. A collection drive of unwanted electronic products (e-waste") will be held this Saturday May 19 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
The drive will be held in the Houston Community College Northline campus parking lot located at 8001 Fulton in Houston 77022.
Old or unwanted electronics will be accepted including items like computers TVs DVD players cell phones fax machines and microwaves. In addition car batteries oil paint and anti-freeze will also be collected at the event.
Earlier this session Congressman Green introduced H.R. 2284 The Responsible Electronics Recycling Act" in response to growing concerns about improper recycling practices of discarded consumer electronic products. The bill would prohibit the exportation of some electronics whose improper disposal may create environmental health or national security risks.
