Solid Waste Planning

CAPCOG is the state designated planning agency for solid waste management issues in the region. The CAPCOG Solid Waste Program reviews applications for landfill permits and solid waste grants. Each year CAPCOG provides over $440,000 in Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) funding for local government projects, including source reduction, recycling, local illegal dumping enforcement, solid waste studies, HHW collections, and public information efforts. CAPCOG provides technical assistance to local governments on solid waste issues, as well as continuing education opportunities for local governments and solid waste professionals.

 

HW collections   Regional Solid Waste Management Program Elements

In addition, CAPCOG staff provides grant coordination, technical assistance, and is involved with educational activities and regional environmental management coordination.

 

   Regional Environmental Task Force (RETF)

The Capital Area Regional Environmental Task Force (RETF) is a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement effort of 12 government agencies in Central Texas. This group was formed to address the problems associated with illegal dumping and other environmental crimes. CAPCOG provides centralized coordination for the Task Force which provides support with technical expertise, outreach and education, and training in environmental law.

 

   Report Illegal Dumping

Please fill out the Illegal Dumping form to report illlegal dumping in your area.

 

   Solid Waste Staff

  Kelly Freeman
  Solid Waster Program Coordinator
  Direct: 512.916.6040
  Fax:    512.916.6001

  Ashley Fisher
  RETF Coordinator
  Direct: 512.916.6185
  Fax:    512.916.6001

 

   Resources

Capital Area Resource Recovery Roundtable (CARRR)

Workshops

Publications

Links