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This division of the Public Works Department is responsible for the operation of
the solid waste disposal system and recycling center. All refuse generated in
the city and surrounding communities are disposed of at the facility in
compliance with the rules and regulations of the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality. All refuse is delivered to the Harlingen Transfer Station
where it is loaded into large aluminum transfer trailers and transported to the
B.F.I. Landfill in Donna.
PROGRAM GOAL
To operate the Transfer Station in compliance with rules and regulations
established by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and monitor the
post closure care of the landfill.
OBJECTIVES FOR 05-06
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Maintain area from Loop 499 to Industrial Park clear
of debris and upkeep landscaped areas at the
landfill and Transfer Station
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Comply with all rules and guidelines established by
the State
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Monitor leachate collection system, and monitoring
wells
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Operate Transfer Station in compliance with the
rules and regulations established by the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality.
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Implement long-range brush disposal plan.
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Initiate action after review of landfill siting
study.
TRANSFER STATION
4902 E. Harrison
Harlingen, Texas 78550
(956) 364-2851
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