If it passes
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What this is
Harris County funds education program teaching families how to safely recycle electronics and batteries through zoo partnerships.
Type: GrantFile: 26-2894 Status: Passed Legislative Body: Commissioners Court Introduced: 2026-04-30 Passed: 2026-05-14
Cindy.Paz@harriscountytx.gov
Key details
- Program: ZEEBRA - electronics and battery recycling education
- Run by: University of Houston with Harris County funding
- Status: Budget changes and timeline extension approved
- Where: Zoos, schools, and community centers countywide
- Contact: Cindy.Paz@harriscountytx.gov
Where it reaches
- Address
- 1001 Preston St, 77002
- District
- City Council · District I
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Why it matters
Proper electronics recycling keeps toxic chemicals from phones, laptops, and batteries out of our air and water. This program teaches families how to safely dispose of old electronics, protecting our health and keeping neighborhoods cleaner.
Two outcomes
If it doesn't
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If this passes
More educational events will teach families how to safely recycle old phones, laptops, and batteries. This keeps toxic materials out of our environment and protects community health.
If this does not pass
The program would continue as originally planned without the budget adjustments and timeline changes, potentially limiting its reach and effectiveness in the community.
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By the numbers
Nearby in Who Decides7
DistrictCity Council · District I
Led byHarris County Commissioners Court
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