Shred Paper, Recycle Electronics at RCPAAA Event Tomorrow
The Richardson Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association’s (RCPAAA) fall electronics recycling and document shredding event takes place tomorrow, Oct. 25.
Drug Take Back Day is Tomorrow
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 25, and the Richardson Police Department is hosting a drive-through/drop-off Drug Take Back event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Richardson Police Department Headquarters Parking Lot (200 N. Greenville Ave). The event keeps medications out of reach of pets and children and out of our water system.
Tour Richardson’s Recycler Next Thursday
The City of Richardson, in partnership with Republic Services, is offering an exclusive opportunity for residents to participate in a guided recycling tour at the Republic Services facility in Plano.
FREE Urban Naturalist Workshop Tomorrow: “Intro to Gardening with Native Plants”
Interested in adding native plants around your home but don’t know where to start? Join the Richardson Urban Naturalist program for this great opportunity to learn about how to start gardening with plants native to Texas.
Reminder: Candy Wrappers Belong in the Trash, Not Recycling Bag
Though most municipal recycling programs (including Richardson’s) accept many types of paper, candy wrappers are not considered typical paper and are NOT accepted by Richardson’s regional recycler, Republic Services.
Volunteers Needed for Texas Arbor Day Tree Planting Event
Help plant more than 100 trees at Breckinridge Park in celebration of Texas Arbor Day and make a positive impact on the environment and our City’s largest park.
Double Your Plants, Save Money by Transplanting
Double the plants in your landscape at no cost by dividing and transplanting your favorite plants to new locations. According to the Dallas County Master Gardener Association, a division of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, fall and spring are both great times to move perennials, as transplanting in the summer may cause too much stress on the plants.
Save the Date, Save Materials: RCPAAA Electronics Recycling/Document Shredding is Oct. 25
The Richardson Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association’s (RCPAAA) fall electronics recycling and document shredding event is taking place Oct. 25, so if you haven’t been collecting materials, now is a good time to start.
Fall is a Great Time to Try Composting
If you haven’t tried composting yet, fall is a great time to learn more about it, as fallen leaves (a great component of compost) are getting more plentiful. A large amount of space is not required; a composting bin can be as small as three feet wide. Materials to place inside include “browns” (brown leaves/grass, cardboard, newspaper) and “greens” (plant-based food scraps, green leaves/grass) in a 2:1 ratio.
“Four D’s” Still Important as Weather Cools
With fall officially here, cooler temperatures typically bring more outdoor activities and with that comes a risk of more incidents of West Nile virus (WNV) infections—in fact, fall is considered the most active season for WNV infections. The City of Richardson tests mosquitoes each year from April through the end of October, and sprays areas if/where WNV is detected in mosquito samples.