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Board requests waste-wizard presentation after questions about hazardous-waste disposal
Summary
Committee members asked for education on household hazardous-waste disposal; staff proposed a 'Waste Wizard' demonstration to show how residents can find proper disposal options and noted Dallas County has a single collection site.
A member raised concern that board members and residents are unsure how to dispose of household hazardous waste (paint, batteries, light bulbs). Staff responded that there is only one Dallas County collection location and offered to arrange a presentation on the city-funded "Waste Wizard" app, which tells users how to dispose of specific items.
"It's an app that all you have to do is you type what you have, and it'll tell you what to do with it," staff said, adding the tool is user friendly and will be an agenda item for a future meeting. Members agreed that educating the board so they can advise residents is important and voted to request the presentation.
Why it matters: better board understanding of hazardous-waste disposal will help members answer resident questions and support correct, safe disposal practices in the community.
