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.
Regional Solid Waste Management Program Elements
- Solid Waste Grant Program
- Solid Waste Grant Recipients
- Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)
- Closed Landfill Inventory (CLI)
- Regional Solid Waste Management Planning
- Recycling and Waste Drop-off Locations (CAPCOG Region)
- FAQ's - Regional Solid Waste Survey
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.
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Solid Waste Staff
Ken May, solid waste program manager
512.916.6040
512.916.6001 (fax)
kmay@capcog.org
Layne Duesterhaus, regional environmental coordinator
512.916.6185
512.916.6001 (fax)
lduesterhaus@capcog.org
Resources
Capital Area Resource Recovery Roundtable (CARRR)
- Materials from quarterly solid waste roundtables - such as agendas, presentations, speaker contact info, etc.
Workshops
Publications
- Market Analysis of Recoverable Materials Final Report
- Waste Minimization & Landfill Alternatives (RW Beck) Report
- C & D Waste Diversion Report
Links
- Earth911
- Keep America Beautiful
- Keep Texas Beautiful
- North American Hazardous Materials Management Association
- National Recycling Coalition
- Product Stewardship Institute
- Texas Product Stewardship Council
- Recycling Alliance of Texas
- Solid Waste Association of North America
- Texas Campaign for the Environment
- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
- US Composting Council
- US Environmental Protection Agency
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