Time to “Tree Cycle”
The City is encouraging residents to “tree cycle” Christmas trees by turning them into mulch and compost through the City’s Tree Cycling program.
Holiday Box Recycling Fights Crime, Helps Environment
The City of Richardson Public Services Department and the Richardson Police Department have teamed up to help fight crime and recycle at the same time.
NCTCOG Offers Ways to Have an Eco-Friendly Holiday
Air North Texas, a division of the North Central Texas Council of Governments, provides a “Monthly Dose of Fresh Air” on its blog with suggestions for eco-friendly living that can ultimately improve air quality.
Phil-up’s December Appearance Schedule
Phil-up the Blue Bag, Richardson’s recycling mascot, will appear at Santa’s Village this month as well as at HomeGoods, 1349 W. Campbell Rd.
Holiday Grease/Cooking Oil Collection Begins Nov. 29
Dispose of leftover cooking oil and grease (and help our water system stay clog-free) by taking advantage of the City’s free, temporary oil/grease drop-off site Nov. 29-Dec. 8
City of Richardson Recycling, Solid Waste and Facility Schedule for Thanksgiving Holiday
There will be NO recycling, solid waste or Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC) service provided Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28-29.
Richardson Replants
Several volunteers gathered at Cottonwood Park recently to replace trees after severe damaged or destroyed many of them.
Free Blue Recycling Bags Nov. 15 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
One free roll of blue recycling bags will be available to Richardson residents (with proof of residency) Friday Nov. 15 from 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. to celebrate America Recycles Day.
Help with Damaged Trees
Disaster response efforts are making progress after an EF3 tornado hit part of the community Oct. 20th.
Winter Water Schedule Has Begun
Winter water conservation in Richardson began today, shifting the time of day when lawns can be watered.