Holiday Box Recycling, “Tree-cycling” Continues through Feb. 7
Turn your Christmas tree into mulch and compost and keep large gift boxes out of the trash (and out of sight of would-be thieves) through the City’s Tree Cycling and Holiday Box Recycling programs. Both programs began last month and continue through Feb. 7. ...
City Offers Recycling Options for Cardboard Boxes, Wrapping Paper
Keep large gift boxes out of the trash (and out of sight of would-be thieves) through the City’s Holiday Box Recycling program through Feb. 7. Additionally, you can recycle wrapping paper and holiday cards. (Note that foil-topped wrapping paper or cards/envelopes...
Benefits of Mulching Leaves
Many yards throughout North Texas are currently covered in leaves. While these leaves can be bagged and placed out on the curb for Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC), there is another way to dispose of them that can increase the health of your yard and...
Holiday Box Recycling, “Tree-cycling” Has Begun
Turn your Christmas tree into mulch and compost and keep large gift boxes out of the trash (and out of sight of would-be thieves) through the City’s Tree Cycling and Holiday Box Recycling programs. Both programs began today and continue through Feb. 7. ...
Organize a Parks Cleanup Outing for Family, Friends
Looking for an outdoor group activity for family and/or friends to do together over the holidays? Consider picking up trash and recyclables in one of Richardson’s many parks or green spaces as part of the Health Department’s Community & Corporate Environmental...
Holiday Box Recycling, “Tree-cycling” Begins Next Friday
Turn your Christmas tree into mulch and compost and keep large gift boxes out of the trash (and out of sight of would-be thieves) through the City’s Tree Cycling and Holiday Box Recycling programs. Both programs begin next Friday (Dec. 20) and continue through Feb....
“Grease Was the Word” in Annual City Collection
The Health Department announced this week that this year’s “Cease the Grease” event, held Nov.18 -Dec. 5, generated almost 180 gallons of used cooking oil and solid grease. The annual event helps divert leftover Thanksgiving cooking oil and grease from being poured...
How to Keep Poinsettias Beautiful through the Holidays and Beyond
If your holiday décor includes live poinsettias, their beauty doesn’t have to end when the holidays are over. Though poinsettias are tropical and relatively delicate, they are a perennial and can keep coming back each holiday by following this advice from the experts...
First Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour Tomorrow Morning at JBS Wetland Center
655 Martin Ln., Combine$10 per person (Ticket link: Click here. No additional charge for admission)Saturday, Dec. 77:30-9:30 a.m. Head southeast about 40 minutes from Richardson for an early morning walk at the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, located in...
New Trees to Impact Travelers in The CORE District this Friday
Holiday shoppers in The CORE District should be aware of a tree replacement project taking place on Main Street in front of the Police Department. The project will replace trees damaged during the severe weather event on May 28, as well as those damaged in a recent...