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Household Hazardous Waste: Can I recycle such items as batteries and fluorescent light bulbs?
Once no longer useful, many common household items can be dangerous to human health and the environment if they are disp... (more)

Recycling Locations: Where can I drop off items I would like to recycle?
Numerous local businesses collect items that can be recycled or in some cases, donated to charitable organizations that ... (more)

Off-Highway Vehicles: Why are some areas closed to Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) use and where can I get more ...
The Bureau of Land Management owns most of the land surrounding the developed areas of Henderson and Las Vegas and has s... (more)

Household Hazardous Waste: Can I put household hazardous waste, such as old gasoline, used batteries, oil o...
Can I put household hazardous waste, such as old gasoline, used batter... (more)

Incentives of Renewable Energy Sources: What programs or incentives are available to encourage the use of r...
The City of Henderson is considering a financial assistance program to help residents purchase and install photovoltaic ... (more)

Recycling Programs: I've heard about a recycling pilot program offered in other parts of the county. How c...
Republic Services is testing a residential recycling pilot program where residents can use a single container for all th... (more)

Transit Service: How do I plan a trip if I want to use transit service?
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) provides a Transit Trip Planner on their website to help you navigate their... (more)

Sustainability: What is sustainability?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines sustainability as "meeting the needs of the present without compr... (more)

Save Money: How can I save money on my energy bill?
The easiest way to save money on your bill is to use less energy. That ranges from turning off and unplugging unused app... (more)