Free Blue Recycling Bags Nov. 15 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
One free roll of blue recycling bags will be available to Richardson residents (with proof of residency) Friday Nov. 15 from 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. to celebrate America Recycles Day.
Help with Damaged Trees
Disaster response efforts are making progress after an EF3 tornado hit part of the community Oct. 20th.
Winter Water Schedule Has Begun
Winter water conservation in Richardson began today, shifting the time of day when lawns can be watered.
Recycling Mascot Sets November Appearance Calendar
Phil-up, Richardson’s recycling mascot, will spread the word about the benefits of recycling (and provide vouchers for a free blue bag roll to Richardson residents, with proof of residency) at a variety of locations.
Parks staff begin wildflower plantings
This week the Parks and Recreation Department started the annual seed planting for the spring wildflower season.
Electronic recycling, document shredding offered Oct. 19
The Richardson Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association (RCPAAA) will hold the fall electronic recycling and paper shredding event Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the parking lot east of the old Sears store at the Richardson Square Mall (see map). Acceptable...
Several Groups Clean Up Parks, Creeks
Richardson got a needed sprucing up last weekend thanks to teens and adults who volunteered their time picking up trash.
Pruning Shrubs and Trees
Late Fall and early Spring is a great time for homeowners to consider pruning shrubs and trees.
Master Gardeners Offer Free Gardening Advice via Phone, Internet
Starting a garden or do-it-yourself landscaping project? The Dallas County Master Gardener Association, through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Center, offers free, live telephone advice Monday-Friday
Start New Driving Habits on World Ozone Day Sept. 16
World Ozone Day is Sept. 16, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1994 to raise public awareness of the depletion of the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere and encourage solutions to preserve it.