Free Blue Recycling Bags at Several Locations in April
Letters were mailed to Richardson residents earlier this month good for two free rolls of 26 blue recycling bags, and the letters may be redeemed at Heights Recreation Center, Huffhines Recreation Center, the Senior Center and the Service Center during regular business hours.
Annual “Tree Tassel Fall” Begins; What to Know
It’s that time of year when spring winds blow oak tree “tassels,” or “catkins,” around North Texas, causing them to sometimes pile up in yards, streets and on cars, like snow. The yellowish-brown wormlike “strings” are technically known as aments, the male flower...
Recycling “Blue Bag” Letters Mailed
Residents began receiving letters this week that can be taken to one of several City facilities to be redeemed for two free rolls of 26 blue recycling bags (52 total).
“Fix a Leak Week” Begins Monday; City Offering Free Leak Detection Tablets
Richardson will be celebrating Fix a Leak Week March 20-26, an annual EPA WaterSense event, by distributing free toilet leak detection tablet packs at several City facilities.
Volunteer at Richardson Wetlands, Wildscape March 18
Volunteers are welcome every third Saturday each month to enjoy nature and assist master naturalists at the Canyon Creek Wetlands and Wildscape, a joint venture with the City of Richardson, as they work to restore the land to its original prairie state.
BABIC Catching Up on Collections After Windstorm
Due to the March 2 windstorm, the City’s Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC) service has received a large increase in pickup requests, so residents making a request may experience a pickup delay.
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.
Tuesday’s BABIC Collections Complete
Since last Thursday’s storm, the number of Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC) requests have gone up from an average of about 300-400 to a total of 863 – and crews are working overtime to take care of it all.
Tuesday BABIC Delayed
Brush and Bulky Item Collection has been delayed today, March 7, due to a high volume of calls related to last week’s storm. People in the Tuesday collection zone who do not have their items collected today should leave their items out for collection on Wednesday.
Water System Chlorine Maintenance Begins Monday
The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), Richardson’s water supplier, will conduct its annual chlorine maintenance on its water transmission system and member cities’ distribution systems March 6-April 3.