Blue Bag Giveaways Scheduled for October
Public Services staff will be out in the community on select afternoons in October handing out free blue recycling bags and spreading the word about the benefits of recycling.
Keep Old Books, Other Media Out of Landfill; Donate to FOL Book Sale
Doing some fall cleaning? Consider donating books, record albums, CDs and DVDs to the next Friends of the Richardson Public Library (FOL) Book Sale (taking place Oct. 7-9 at the Library).
Free Online Composting Class Available Beginning Sept. 25
A 45-minute class that will help you turn yard and kitchen scraps into lush compost to use in your garden.
Corporate Volunteers Clean Up Three Parks
Employees from the local offices of DXC Technology experienced a “day of service” in Richardson this week, picking up trash in three city parks as well as volunteering at Network of Community Ministries and donating items for Network’s many programs.
Nearby Collection Facility Accepts Electronics, Household Hazardous Waste
Earlier this week, the City Council approved the City’s continued partnership in the Household Hazardous Waste Network (HHWN).
Get Ready for Fall Gardening with Annual Mulch/Compost Sale
Texas Pure, the regional service that creates mulch and compost from the discarded limbs and brush of Richardson, Plano, Allen, McKinney and Frisco, is hosting its annual Member Appreciation Sale Sept. 12-30.
Fall Most Active Season For West Nile Infections
With fall approaching, cooler temperatures typically bring out more outdoor activities and with that comes more incidents of West Nile virus (WNV) infections.
DIY Sprinkler Class
Your home sprinkler system doesn’t have to be confusing– join this free online class to learn about its basics, then walk through common sources of inefficiency.
Blue Bag Giveaways Announced for September
Public Services staff will be out in the community on Monday and Thursday afternoons in September handing out free blue bags and spreading the word about the benefits of recycling.
Time to Harvest Rain
With extensive rainfall occurring in North Texas this past week, and more predicted for next week, it’s a good time to add rainwater harvesting to your water conservation measures.