What this is
Harris County funds the Houston Zoo's battery and electronics recycling education program that teaches families how to protect wildlife through proper waste dis
Type: GrantFile: 26-2896 Status: Passed Legislative Body: Commissioners Court Introduced: 2026-04-30 Passed: 2026-05-14
Cindy.Paz@harriscountytx.gov
Key details
- Funding Amount: $1.49 million grant approved by Harris County
- Program Name: ZEEBRA - battery and electronics recycling education
- Location: Houston Zoo with programs for schools countywide
- Who Benefits: Students, teachers, and families across Harris County
Where it reaches
- Address
- 1001 Preston St, 77002
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Why it matters
This program teaches our families how to safely throw away old phones, tablets, and batteries so they don't poison our water, soil, and the animals we love. Kids learn to protect our environment while having fun at the zoo.
If this passes
Kids and families get free education about recycling electronics safely. Schools get free materials. Our neighborhoods have less toxic waste in soil and water.
If this does not pass
Families miss out on learning safe recycling. More harmful electronic waste might end up in our environment, hurting wildlife and our health.
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By the numbers
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Led byHarris County Commissioners Court
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