Prevention of pollution

Despite prevention campaigns and education programs, we

can always expect some level of littering or illegal dumping
activity within our community. But combating the problem
through education is the answer. People must be aware of the
environmental repercussions of litter and illegal dumping. People
must also be aware of what steps to take in order to take a
proactive hand in the elimination of littering and illegal dumping.

Some examples of taking a proactive hand in litter control include

calling a hotline established by EHS to report illegal dumping
(471-3511), or becoming involved in the Longhorn Recycling
Roundup. In addition to these programs, The University has a
recycling program housed by the Facilities Services.

Resources
• EPA EnviroSense
• TCEQ Pollution Prevention Guides
• City of Austin Solid Waste Services department website details
programs of the City of Austin and answers community
member's questions about what actions the City is taking to
keep our environment clean.
• Sierra Club's goal is "Protecting the Environment… For Our
Families, For Our Future." Their mission is "to explore, enjoy,
and protect the wild places of the earth; to practice and promote
the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; and
to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality
of the natural and human environments."
• Ecology Action has been active in Austin since 1970. We are a
non-profit environmental organization, and we operate a
network of recycling centers in Central Texas.