Recycling

Request by the Office of County Administration that the County Judge execute a second amendment to the subrecipient agreement with the University of Houston to incorporate changes made by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Award Modification 0001 for the ZEEBRA: Zoos Educating on Electronics and Battery Recycling Awareness program.

Request for approval of a renewal option with South Post Oak Recycling Center for sale of scrap metal materials for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027, with revenue in the amount of $31,271 (240245), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.

Request by the Office of County Administration that the County Judge execute a second amendment to the subrecipient agreement with Elevate Communications, Inc. to incorporate changes made by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Award Modification 0001 for the ZEEBRA: Zoos Educating on Electronics and Battery Recycling Awareness program.

Request for approval to conduct one HazMobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event or BOPA (Batteries/Oil/Paint/Antifreeze) Event in each Precinct on any date prior to January 31, 2027, at a cost not to exceed $40,000, in accordance with Harris County's Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Stormwater Permit, Countywide.

Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy to extend the grant end date to December 31, 2028 for the ZEEBRA: Zoos Educating on Electronics and Battery Awareness program.

Trees for Houston

Plants and protects thousands of trees annually across Houston neighborhoods, parks, and esplanades to build a greener, cooler city.

Houston Wilderness

Connects 1,800+ square miles of green infrastructure across the Gulf Coast through conservation, education, and regional collaboration.

The Change Lab

Learn. Meet. Volunteer. Get trained. Take action. The Change Lab helps people get involved in their communities. We show you easy ways to make a difference and connect with others who want to help.

Harris County Commissioners Court

The governing body of Harris County, Texas

Galveston Bay Foundation

Preserves and enhances Galveston Bay and surrounding watersheds through conservation, advocacy, and education programs.

Bayou City Waterkeeper

Monitors and advocates for swimmable, fishable, drinkable waterways across the Houston region through science and community action.