The City’s annual Trash Bash returns tomorrow (Saturday, April 11) from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the parking lot of First United Methodist Church Richardson, 503 N. Central Expwy. (accessible ONLY from back entrance off Custer Road).
Electronics recycling and document shredding will take place at a later date (May 9); see below for more details.
Saturday’s event will include a variety of collections and giveaways. In addition, nonprofit clubs, organizations, and neighborhood groups will be out in the community picking up trash and recyclables. Residents are encouraged to take part in the drive-through event and also spend a few extra minutes helping clean up litter in their own neighborhoods to support a cleaner Richardson.
Trash Bash Details:
Saturday, April 11, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
FUMCR parking lot, 503 N. Central Expwy. (enter off Custer Road)
Drive-thru Collections:
- Boxed and canned meals; new hygiene items, diapers and more (benefits clients of Network of Community Ministries)
- Used eyeglasses—including adult and children’s, prescription and reading glasses, sunglasses, plastic and metal frames (benefits Lions Club Recycle for Sight program)
- Used residential cooking oil/grease—in lidded, non-glass, disposable containers (recycled into biofuels)
- Drive-thru Giveaways:
- Free compost or mulch (one bag per car)
- Free emergency preparedness bags
Electronics/Document Shredding Details:
Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Heights Church, 201 W. Renner Rd.
Website: www.rcpaaa.org
Website: www.cor.net/trashbash
