keep sanitation workers safe
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued new guidelines to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep sanitation workers safe.
Richardson Wildflowers in Bloom
If you’ve noticed swaths of color starting to appear on medians and along roadsides, it’s just the start of thousands of blooms that pop up in the City each spring, thanks to the City’s annual wildflower planting program.
Recycling Service temporarily suspended and trash collection reduced
The City of Richardson is temporarily suspending recycling services until further notice and reducing trash collection due to COVID-19 starting Thursday, April 9.
Richardson to temporarily suspend recycling and move to once-per-week trash service
Beginning Thursday, April 9, 2020 recycling services in the city will be suspended and trash collection will be temporarily reduced from twice to once-per-week due to staffing shortages in the City’s Public Services Department.
EPA Urges Trash Disposal of Wipes
In light of increased cleaning and sanitizing taking place to help minimize the spread of the coronavirus, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is encouraging all Americans to only flush toilet paper, not disinfecting wipes, paper towels and other items that should be disposed of in the trash.
AgriLife Extension Offers Free Virtual Classes
Water University, a division of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, has temporarily moved all its courses to its Facebook page (@AgriLife Water University) in observance of shelter-in-place ordinances related to the outbreak of COVID-19.
Local Garden Centers Remain Open
For people wanting to do some spring planting and/or yard maintenance while sheltering in place, Richardson garden centers remain open, with some offering online ordering and in-store pickup for those who want to avoid browsing/shopping in person.
Residents may still redeem letter for two free rolls of blue recycling bags at city hall
The annual Letter from the Mayor and City Council for two FREE rolls of blue recycling bags have been arriving in mailboxes.
Letters for Free Blue Recycle Bags Hit Mailboxes Soon
The City’s annual “blue bag letters” will be mailed next week and homeowners should begin seeing them arrive in mailboxes by next weekend.
Free Leak Detection Tablets Available March 16-22
Fix a Leak Week, an annual EPA WaterSense program, is March 16-22 this year and is a great time for residents to check for water leaks and drips inside the home.