Harris County Electronics Recycling Education Program Gets Budget Update

Harris County Commissioners Court approved changes to the ZEEBRA program, which teaches people about recycling electronics and batteries safely. ZEEBRA stands for Zoos Educating on Electronics and Battery Recycling Awareness. The University of Houston runs this program with county funding. The recent changes adjust budgets and extend the program timeline. Electronics and batteries contain harmful chemicals that pollute our environment when thrown in regular trash. They also contain valuable materials that can be reused. This program teaches families how to dispose of old phones, laptops, batteries, and other electronics properly. Harris County residents benefit because proper electronics recycling keeps toxic materials out of our air, water, and soil. It protects our health and saves money on cleanup costs. The program likely includes educational events at local zoos, schools, and community centers throughout Harris County. These events teach children and adults where to take old electronics for safe recycling. By supporting this program, our county invests in environmental education and cleaner neighborhoods. Residents can contact Cindy Paz at Cindy.Paz@harriscountytx.gov for more information about the ZEEBRA program. Look for educational events at Houston Zoo and other local venues. You can also ask about electronics recycling drop-off locations near your neighborhood.

Proper electronics recycling keeps toxic chemicals from phones, laptops, and batteries out of our air and water. This program teaches families how to safely dispose of old electronics, protecting our health and keeping neighborhoods cleaner.