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Computer & Electronics Recycling - Dallas

Electronics are made from valuable resources, such as precious metals, copper, and engineered plastics, all of which require considerable energy to process and manufacture. Recycling electronics recovers valuable materials and as a result, we reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce pollution, save energy, and save resources by extracting fewer raw materials from the earth. Recycling one million laptops saves the energy equivalent to the electricity used by 3,657 US homes in a year. For every million cell phones we recycle, 35,274 pounds of copper, 772 pounds of silver, 75 pounds of gold, and 33 pounds of palladium can be recovered. Sample Items We Collect: >Personal Computers >Laptops & Notebooks >CRT Monitors ($5) >Flat Screen Monitors >Keyboards & Mice >Printers & Copiers >Toner & Ink Cartridges >Fax Machines >Peripherals & Gadgets >Power Supplies & Chargers >Batteries & UPS Systems >Cables & Wires >Networking Equipment >Servers & Racks >Hard Drive Wipe ($10) >Kitchen Appliances >Other Appliances (all sizes) >Microwaves >Refrigerators & Freezers >TV’s ($10-$30 depending on size) >Gaming Equipment >CD’s & Video Tapes >Digital Cameras

All About Composting - Plano

Is your yard work piling up? Let it! Learn the basics of turning that garden debris into garden gold through composting. We cover what to put in, what to leave out, and how to mix, moisten and manage your way to successful soil enrichment. We'll also teach you to use specialized red worms to compost your food waste and create a fertile soil amendment for plants. 

$5/Plano resident

$9/Non-resident

 

Food Waste Composting - Plano

Don't let the worms crawl in and the worms crawl out -- put them to work! We'll teach you to use specialized red worms to compost your food waste. These use their waste as a fertile soil amendment to benefit your plants. Learn to set up and maintain a worm bin, and to harvest and use the worm castings. 

$5/Plano resident

$9/Non-resident

Talking Trash and Recycling: Environmental Waste Services Open House - Plano

Don’t miss this opportunity to operate a real Recycling Truck, tour behind the scenes of some of our collection services and explore ways you can help manage our waste better in the City of Plano while also saving money. Environmental Waste Services staff will answer all your questions about waste collection services and help you better our community. 


Operating a trash or recycling truck is fun and challenging for most, but collections drivers in Plano make it look easy. At Talking Trash & Recycling, try working a recycling truck and get an exciting behind-the-scenes glimpse at the Environmental Waste Services operations.

Talking Trash & Recycling is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Environmental Education Center located at 4116 W. Plano Parkway at Commerce Drive. Learn what items can be recycled in Plano and how to properly dispose of yard trimmings. Discover a cool money-saving tip which makes residential recycling a better choice. (Pssst…just ask about the “free” cart!)

Environmental Waste Services Open House - Plano

Don’t miss this opportunity to operate a real Recycling Truck, tour behind the scenes of some of our collection services and explore ways you can help manage our waste better in the City of Plano while also saving money. Environmental Waste Services staff will answer all your questions about waste collection services and help you better our community. 

Saturday, November 19, 9:30-11:00am 
Saturday, February 18, 9:30-11:00am 

FREE

DIY Energy Efficiency Workshop - Plano

Join the City of Plano and Elliott’s Hardware for a FREE Do-It-Yourself Energy Efficiency Workshop. You’ll learn simple techniques to save money and make your home more energy efficient. At the end of the workshop, you will receive your own Energy Efficiency Tool Kit* to help you get started with your energy efficiency updates!  

Limit 25 households per workshop. 

*Plano residents only. Limit one (1) toolkit per household. If you have received a toolkit from a previous workshop, or if you are a non-resident, you may attend the education program but you will not receive a toolkit.

FREE.

DIY Energy Efficiency Workshop - Plano

Join the City of Plano and Elliott’s Hardware for a FREE Do-It-Yourself Energy Efficiency Workshop. You’ll learn simple techniques to save money and make your home more energy efficient. At the end of the workshop, you will receive your own Energy Efficiency Tool Kit* to help you get started with your energy efficiency updates! 

NOV 17, 7:00 p.m.
DEC 8, 7:00 p.m. 

Limit 25 households per workshop. 

Nature Encounters - Irving

The City of Irving is hosting “Nature Encounters” for the general public along Spring Trail, as part of our Eco-Tourism outreach. 

This event offers to “guided” walks along the Spring Trail in Irving and we thought it would be fun to locate nature vendors along the way to help us educate on our natural environment.

Guided Walks:

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