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Local Assistance: Household Hazardous Waste Program

Assistance for complying with program requirements and organizing household hazardous waste collection events.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection requirements vary from program to program. However, the requirements of 30 TAC 335 Subchapter N apply to all collections.

This page provides the forms and reporting documents for HHW operators.

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In 2014 HHW Programs reported collecting 7,272 Tons of Household Hazardous Waste.

In 2015 HHW Programs reported collecting 8,146 Tons of Household Hazardous Waste.

In 2016 HHW Programs reported collecting 8,668 Tons of Household Hazardous Waste.

In 2017 HHW Programs reported collecting 9,324 Tons of Household Hazardous Waste.

In 2018 HHW Programs reported collecting 8,748 Tons of Household Hazardous Waste.

In 2019 HHW Programs reported collecting 10,014 Tons of Household Hazardous Waste.

In 2020 HHW Programs reported collecting 7,037 Tons of Household Hazardous Waste.

In 2021 HHW Programs reported collecting 10,607 Tons of Household Hazardous Waste.

In 2022 HHW Programs reported collecting 9,011 Tons of Household Hazardous Waste.

Planning your First Collection

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Information for Residents

Our Guide for Texans page provides information for the public to learn more about household hazardous waste and search program contacts for collection events and/or programs in their area.

General: Program Descriptions & Definitions

Description of Collection Types

Permanent facility - a designated site or facility used to collect and aggregate HHW on an ongoing basis and store the wastes for 48 hours or longer

Point-of-generation - also called "curbside"; a service to collect HHW at the generating household

Collection event - a one-time or recurring collection of HHW at a designated site with waste stored for less than 48 hours. These are typically mobile events since they involve transporting aggregated HHW directly to a permanent collection center, another collection event, or a hazardous waste facility.

BOPA collection - a collection of only combinations of batteries, used oil, antifreeze, and paint for purposes of reuse, recycling or reclamation. BOPA collections receive an exclusion (30 TAC 335.401(c) ) from requirements under the HHW rules (Subchapter N). However, refer to Additional Guidance for other potential registrations required.

General Definitions

Household Hazardous Waste - waste generated by a household which except for the household exclusion provided (40 CFR 261.4(b)(1) ) would be classified as hazardous waste (defined in 40 CFR 261 )

Operator - the person responsible for collection, aggregation, or storage of household hazardous waste from any collection event, program or permanent facility; this designation is required in the 45-Day Notification submitted for any HHW activities. The operator is also responsible for annual reporting of collected HHW (30 TAC 335.413(b)(1) ).

Forms and Reports for All Collections

45-day Notification

An operator is required to submit a notification ( TCEQ-20459) to the TCEQ at least 45 days prior to collection activities. This requirement applies to all programs including:

  • one-day events and mobile collection events
  • recurring events
  • permanent facilities
  • point-of-generation collections, also called curbside or household pickups

A notification must be submitted for each location or ongoing program, though multiple dates or hours of operation can be reflected on a single notification.

If information about your HHW collection program changes, please contact the TCEQ HHW program at 512-239-0010 for instructions.

For exemptions to the 45-day notification please see Additional Guidance.

Core Data Form

The Core Data Form is part of the TCEQ's notification, registration, licensing and permitting process.

Permanent facilities are required to submit TCEQ-10400 with their initial notification.  TCEQ Core Data form (TCEQ-10400) and instructions.  This form is only required for HHW permanent collection facilities.

Annual Report Form

The operator listed on the 45-day notification is required to report annually the amounts of household hazardous waste and household material collected they collect (30 TAC 335.413(b)(1) ). This Report of Household Hazardous Waste Collected is due by April 1 for all collections held the previous calendar year.

Storage Extension Request Form

Operators of HHW permanent collection facilities that aggregate more than 3,000 kilograms (about 6,600 pounds) of HHW are required to transport that HHW within 10 days of receipt (30 TAC 335.409(e) ).

In the event that the 10 day transportation timeline is not feasible, a Storage Extension Request (TCEQ-20598) must be submitted prior to the 10-day deadline.

Contact Information

For more information or questions regarding HHW programs in Texas, please contact the TCEQ:

Phone: 512-239-0010
Email: recycle@tceq.texas.gov