Environmental Hotlines
Chemtrec Center
Non-Emergency Services
(Chemicals Manufacturers Association)
1-800-262-8200
Provides referrals for regulatory, safety, and
health, and general product information.
Chemtrec Emergency
Hotline
(Chemical Transportation Emergency Center)
1-800-424-9300
Identifies unknown chemicals, advises on response
methods and procedures for chemicals and situations, provides
help in containing shippers, carriers, manufacturers, and
product response teams.
City of Houston Recycling Hotline
(Part of Houston's
new City Service Center)
713-837-9130
311 (in Houston)
Answers questions about where and what to recycle. Provides
information on Houston's curbside recycling program and drop-off
locations.
Environmental Violations Hot Line
(Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission)
1-888-777-3186
Texas residents can use this line to report environmental
violations. They will be routed automatically to the
closest TNRCC regional office. Callers after business
hours may leave a recorded message.
Harris County Pollution
Control Hotline
713-920-2831
This number can be used to report pollution incidents
in Harris County.
Household Hazardous Waste Information Line
713-551-7355
City of Houston. Provides information on
safe disposal and storage of household hazardous waste as well
as suggestions for less toxic products for home and garden.
National
Pesticide Telecommunications Network
1-800-858-7378
Provides information on pesticide products,
basic safety practices, health and environmental effects,
and cleanup and disposal procedures.
Oil Spill Reporting
(Texas General Land Office)
1-800-832-8224
This number can be used to report oil spills in
the state of Texas.
Poison Control Center (Houston)
1-800-764-7661 (POISON-1)
Gives advice for the emergency treatment
for poisoning, accidental ingestion, and intentional drug
overdose. Open
24 hours, seven days a week.
Asbestos Information
(for schools only)
(202) 554-1404
Indoor Air Quality Information Clearinghouse
1-800-438-4318
Provides information and materials on indoor air quality.
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