Harris County Commissioners Court approved changes to funding for the ZEEBRA program, which teaches people about recycling electronics and batteries safely. ZEEBRA stands for Zoos Educating on Electronics and Battery Recycling Awareness. This program partners with local zoos to teach families how to dispose of old phones, tablets, computers, and batteries without harming our environment. The county updated the budget and timeline for Elevate Communications, Inc. to continue running this education program. Electronics contain toxic materials that can pollute our soil and water if thrown in regular trash. When we recycle them properly, we protect our neighborhoods from harmful chemicals and conserve valuable materials like gold and copper. The ZEEBRA program makes learning about recycling fun by using zoo settings where families already visit. This matters because Harris County produces thousands of tons of electronic waste each year. Without proper recycling, these materials end up in landfills near our communities. The program helps residents find safe drop-off locations and understand which items can be recycled. You can contact Cindy Paz at Cindy.Paz@harriscountytx.gov to learn more about the program. Look for ZEEBRA events at local zoos and community centers. The Commissioners Court meets regularly to vote on programs like this that protect our environment and educate our families.
Electronics contain toxic materials that pollute our soil and water when thrown in regular trash. This program teaches families how to safely dispose of phones, tablets, and batteries to protect our neighborhoods from harmful chemicals.
