Holiday Box Recycling Fights Crime, Helps Environment
While large items such as computers and flat screen TVs are often popular holiday gifts, setting out their boxes for trash or recycling pick-up can communicate to would-be thieves about what’s inside your home.
“Cease the Grease” nov. 27-Dec. 6
The City of Richardson has teamed up with American Biosource for a holiday collection of cooking oil and grease, located at 551 N. Plano Rd., that started Nov. 27 and runs through Saturday, Dec. 6.
Keep Water Lines, Streets Safe Amidst Freezing Temps
Now that the first freeze of the season has come and gone, it’s a good time to get informed about preventing frozen sprinklers and burst pipes, in preparation for more freezing temperatures. Since water expands when it freezes, the pipes holding the water are in danger of bursting if they freeze.
“Cease the Grease” Holiday Grease Collection Begins Nov. 27
ispose of leftover Thanksgiving cooking oil and grease (and help our water system stay clog-free) Nov. 27-Dec. 6
Annual “America Recycles Day” is Nov. 15
As the U.S. marks America Recycles Day Nov. 15, consider utilizing Richardson’s recycling program or getting to know it better if you already recycle.
Reuse Halloween Pumpkins, Gourds through Composting
If you’ve never tried composting, post-Halloween is a great time to start, with plenty of leaves on the ground and leftover carved pumpkins, both good ingredients for a compost bin or pile.
Winter Watering Schedule Begins Nov. 1
Winter water conservation in Richardson begins Sunday, Nov. 1, allowing residents to water their yards at any time on their twice-per-week designated watering days to avoid watering when temperatures may drop below freezing.
NCTCOG Offers Eco-Friendly “Halloween at Home” Tips
The North Central Texas Council of Governments is offering several ideas for celebrating Halloween at home in an eco-friendly way on its Air North Texas blog.
Say No to Junk Mail
Though Richardson’s recycling program accepts paper of all kinds, residents might want to consider.
Fireflies Light Up Parks, Green Spaces in Fall Appearance
Texas is one of the lucky states in the U.S. when it comes to lightning bugs (a.k.a. fireflies), as the flashing insects appear in the evening in both spring and fall here due to our climate (they thrive in warm and humid conditions).