Tree Cycle Your Christmas Tree through Feb. 2
Turn your Christmas tree into mulch and compost through the City’s Tree Cycling program.
Recycle Large Boxes through Feb. 2
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. 2.
Poinsettia Care Advice: How to Keep Them Alive
Poinsettias don’t have to be a “one and done” kind of plant, thrown away or composted once the holiday season is over. According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, with proper care they can last for years.
Richardson Cooks Bring on the Grease
Recycling in Richardson isn’t just for cans, bottles and paper.
Grease Collection Continues through Monday
Help our water system stay clog-free (and save yourself hundreds of dollars in plumbing bills) by avoiding pouring leftover cooking oil and grease down the drain–instead, bring it to the City’s temporary oil/grease drop-off site, at the southwest corner of Plano Road and Columbia Drive.
“Cease the Grease” Collection Begins This Friday
Help our water system stay clog-free (and save yourself hundreds of dollars in plumbing bills) by avoiding pouring leftover holiday cooking oil and grease down the drain–instead, bring it to the City’s temporary oil/grease drop-off site, at the southwest corner of...
Selecting/Caring for Natural Christmas Trees
If you’re planning to buy a natural Christmas tree from a local tree lot or cut-your-own farm, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension has helpful information online regarding the differences between types of trees, how to care for a natural tree after you bring it home, and...
Save Your Cooking Oil for Upcoming “Cease the Grease” Event
Help our water system stay clog-free (and save yourself hundreds of dollars in plumbing bills) by avoiding pouring leftover holiday cooking oil and grease down the drain–instead, bring it to the City’s temporary oil/grease drop-off site, near the southwest corner of Plano Road and Columbia Drive.
City Recognized for Air Quality Efforts
The City of Richardson recently received a Bronze Award as part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities Coalition’s 2023 Fleet Recognition Awards.
America Recycles Day is Wednesday; Vow Not to Be A “Wish-cycler”
Celebrate America Recycles Day Nov. 15 by learning more about recycling and keeping up with what materials are accepted in your city.