Confetti Eggs are a Big Litter Issue
Many families take to local parks each year to enjoy the long-standing tradition of cracking confetti eggs over someone’s head.
Monarchs are Migrating: Report Sightings, Consider Butterfly-Friendly Plants
The monarch butterfly’s annual migration from Mexico to the northern U.S. and Canada is in full swing, and Richardson is in the pathway and is a great place to spot them.
Avoid Microplastics with Easter Celebrations
As part of celebrations for the upcoming Easter holiday, many families will head to local parks to enjoy the long-standing tradition of cracking “cascarones,” or confetti-filled eggs, over someone’s head.
Tree Tassels Begin Annual “Pile-up”; What to Know
It’s that time of year when spring winds blow oak tree “tassels,” or “catkins,” around North Texas, causing them to pile up in yards, streets and on cars, like snow.
Free Leak Detection Kits
Richardson is celebrating Fix a Leak Week, an EPA WaterSense program, this month. From March 18-24, free toilet leak detection tablet packs will be distributed at several city facilities.
Letters Redeemable for Two Rolls of Blue Recycling Bags Mailed to Richardson Residents
Richardson’s annual Blue Bag letter has been mailed to all residents, offering the opportunity to redeem it for two rolls of blue recycling bags (52 bags total). These letters are distributed annually during the spring season and hope to inspire the community to...
Crane Flies Are Here, No Need to Fear
Wondering what those large, flying insects that look like huge mosquitoes are all about?
Sprinkler System Check: It’s time to check for leaks
As spring approaches, Parks and Recreation Department crews will soon be out to de-winterize the sprinkler systems, which can be found at all 39 parks. Homeowners should consider doing the same.
Time for a Sprinkler Check-up
Parks and Recreation Department crews will soon be out to de-winterize the City‘s sprinkler systems, and homeowners should consider doing the same with their own systems.
BABIC Service Available for Large Items, Yard Trimmings (Within Size Limits)
If you’re planning to do some spring cleaning and/or tree trimming soon, don’t forget the City provides Brush and Bulky Item Collection Service (BABIC) once a week on your recycling day—simply request online, through the MyRichardson mobile app or by calling the BABIC service line to request a pickup and place material scheduled for removal at the front of your home, between the sidewalk and curb.