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County approves Clean Harbors contract for hazardous-waste collection and accepts Chevron Phillips contribution
Summary
Matagorda County Commissioners approved a contract with Clean Harbors Environmental Services for the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Oct. 18, 2025, and accepted a $2,000 contribution from Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. The vote on both was unanimous.
Matagorda County Commissioners on July 14 approved a contract with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. to provide services and disposal for the county's Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event scheduled Oct. 18, 2025. The court also accepted a $2,000 contribution from Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP to offset event costs.
Commissioner Charles "Bubba" Frick moved to approve the Clean Harbors contract; Commissioner Troy Shimek seconded the motion. The contract motion passed 5-0. A separate motion to accept the Chevron Phillips contribution was made by Commissioner Edward "Bubba" Cook and seconded by Commissioner Charles "Bubba" Frick; that motion also passed 5-0. The minutes do not provide contract cost details or specify how the donation will be applied beyond general event expenses.
The HHW collection event is scheduled for Oct. 18, 2025; contracting with a licensed hazardous-waste handler and a private contribution are intended to support safe collection and disposition of household hazardous materials. The minutes record court approval and do not include further operational details or vendor pricing.
