Options for Safe Drug Disposal Year-Round
If you missed the Richardson Police Department’s Drug Take Back event last weekend, the Health Department has links on its web page with information about how to safely dispose of expired and/or unused prescription and over-the counter drugs year-round.
Winter Water Conservation Plan in Effect Nov. 1
The City of Richardson’s winter watering schedule lasts from Nov. 1 until March 31. During the winter watering schedule residents may water at any time on their designated watering days, compared to the summer schedule where watering is only allowed outside the hours of 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on designated watering days.
Shred Paper, Recycle Electronics at RCPAAA Event Tomorrow
The Richardson Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association’s (RCPAAA) fall electronics recycling and document shredding event takes place tomorrow, Oct. 25.
Drug Take Back Day is Tomorrow
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 25, and the Richardson Police Department is hosting a drive-through/drop-off Drug Take Back event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Richardson Police Department Headquarters Parking Lot (200 N. Greenville Ave). The event keeps medications out of reach of pets and children and out of our water system.
Tour Richardson’s Recycler Next Thursday
The City of Richardson, in partnership with Republic Services, is offering an exclusive opportunity for residents to participate in a guided recycling tour at the Republic Services facility in Plano.
FREE Urban Naturalist Workshop Tomorrow: “Intro to Gardening with Native Plants”
Interested in adding native plants around your home but don’t know where to start? Join the Richardson Urban Naturalist program for this great opportunity to learn about how to start gardening with plants native to Texas.
Reminder: Candy Wrappers Belong in the Trash, Not Recycling Bag
Though most municipal recycling programs (including Richardson’s) accept many types of paper, candy wrappers are not considered typical paper and are NOT accepted by Richardson’s regional recycler, Republic Services.
Volunteers Needed for Texas Arbor Day Tree Planting Event
Help plant more than 100 trees at Breckinridge Park in celebration of Texas Arbor Day and make a positive impact on the environment and our City’s largest park.
Double Your Plants, Save Money by Transplanting
Double the plants in your landscape at no cost by dividing and transplanting your favorite plants to new locations. According to the Dallas County Master Gardener Association, a division of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, fall and spring are both great times to move perennials, as transplanting in the summer may cause too much stress on the plants.
Save the Date, Save Materials: RCPAAA Electronics Recycling/Document Shredding is Oct. 25
The Richardson Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association’s (RCPAAA) fall electronics recycling and document shredding event is taking place Oct. 25, so if you haven’t been collecting materials, now is a good time to start.