Household Hazardous Waste and Scrap Tire Collection Event
April 17, 2010
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Robert A. "Bob" Bowers Civic Center
3401 Cultural Center Drive
Port Arthur, Texas
The South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) is hosting a free Household Hazardous Waste and Scrap Tire Collection event Saturday, April 17, 2010, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Robert A. "Bob" Bowers Civic Center at 3401 Cultural Center Drive in Port Arthur. The event is open to all southeast Texas residents.
During this free event, the SETRPC collects items that could pose health and environmental risks if disposed of improperly. The SETRPC will accept household hazardous items including paints, cleaners, antifreeze, batteries, used oil, insecticides, swimming pool chemicals, mercury, and much more.
The SETRPC will also collect scrap tires at no charge for the first eight tires. A cash disposal fee of $1.00 is required for each additional tire.
Materials not accepted during this event include electronics, appliances, pesticides or herbicides containing 2, 4, 5-T-Silvex (quantities less than 5 gallons will be accepted), explosives, and wood preservatives containing pentachlorophenol.
For more information about items accepted during this event contact Kara Stevens at (409) 899-8444 ext. 6603 or
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The Disaster Recovery Division is accepting applications to address single family owner-occupied housing related damages resulting from Hurricane Ike. For more information or to receive an application, please click on the following link below:
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Request for Proposal
The South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) is seeking a qualified contractor to collect, transport, and dispose of household hazardous waste. SETRPC is seeking to enter into a contract for household hazardous waste management services for up to six (6) one-day collection events over a three (3) year period.
SETRPC expects proposals to include all aspects of the event including mobilization/demobilization, collection, handling, treatment, packaging, transportation, and disposal of appropriate waste collected during the event.
Proposals are due by 12 Noon CST, Friday, March 12, 2010.
For more information about the Request for Proposal, please contact:
Bob Dickinson
Director, Transportation and Environmental Resources Division
(409) 899-8444 ext. 7520
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Kara Stevens
Solid Waste Coordinator/Public Information Planner
(409) 899-8444 ext. 6603
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Area Agency on Aging Request for Vendors
The South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) is accepting applications for vendors for the Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Texas (AAASET) Direct Purchase for Services program. Applications are being requested for consideration to serve clients in Hardin, Jefferson, and Orange Counties for a variety of services and goods including:
In-home Provider Services (Homemaker & Personal Assistance)
Residential repair (general home repairs, building ramps, & bathroom modifications)
Plumbing repair
Air Conditioning & Heating purchases/installation/repair
Home Appliance purchases/installation/repair
Furniture purchases
Medical / Health Maintenance Supplies
Health Screening
Mental Health Counseling
Emergency Response devices & installation
Chore Maintenance
Lawn Maintenance
Transportation
Child Care
After-school Child Care
The AAA Direct Purchase of Services program is designed to promote the development of a comprehensive and coordinated service delivery system to meet the needs of older individuals (age 60 and older). Vendor agreements provide a mechanism for the creation of a network of community resources created on a client-by-client basis through the Older Americans Act, as amended, and the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services AAA Access and Assistance guidelines and the Texas Administrative Code requirements and restrictions.
Clickhereto download general information letter, application and service definitions.
Applications may be mailed to: Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Texas
Attn: Terri Tappen
2210 Eastex Freeway
Beaumont, Texas 77703
Method of Distribution for 2nd Round of Hurricane Ike Funding
SETRPC recently approved its Method of Distribution (MOD) for $297,298,360 in 2nd Round Hurricane Ike funding. This funding will be used for both housing and non-housing activities in Hardin, Jefferson and Orange counties.
To view a copy of the MOD, click on the following link:
The SETRPC will also collect scrap tires at no charge for the first eight tires. A cash disposal fee of $1.00 is required for each additional tire. 20Census2010handslogo.jpg)
