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Shred & Recycle Day - Ft Worth

Celebrate Texas Recycles Day by shredding your personal documents at GreenStar. Fort Worth residents can take up to five boxes (about 250 pounds) to be shredded. Business waste in not allowed. Event sponsored by City of Fort Worth and Greenstar Security Destruction.

Email: debbie.branch@fortworthgov.org for more information.

Take Back Meds Program - Ft Worth

Safe Disposal of Unused & Expired Meds
Keep Your Home Safe and our Water Free of Pollutants

Accepted:
Prescriptions, Over-the-Counter medications, Veterinary Medications, Vitamin/Minerals, Medication Samples


Not Accepted:
Oxygen Tanks, Needles and other sharps, Inhalers, Thermometers, Nebulizers, IV Bags

Participants are asked to:

Keep Medication in Original Containers * Mark through Personal Information * Stay in Vehical at All Times * Drive through the drop-off area and give medications to staff.

Email: debbie.branch@fortworthgov.org

Northeast Recycles Day Flea Market - North Richland Hills

BARGAIN SHOPPERS PARADISE! VISITORS CAN FIND UNIQUE AND UNUSAL ITEMS WHILE SUPPORTING THE REDUCE! REUSE! RECYCLE! MISISON OF THE NORTHEAST ENVIRONMENTAL TEAM (N.E.E.T.).

100 VENDORS WILL BE SELLING USED ITEMS AND/OR ITEMS MADE FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS.

ALSO ON SITE WILL BE FREE DOCUMENT SHREDDING AND A FREE ELECTRONIC RECYCLING DROP-OFF CENTER. THIS IS A LITTER FREE EVENT!

Email JAllen@richlandhills.com for more info.

Electronics Recycling Roundup - Rowlett

Drive through and drop off all types of electronics, including cords, appliances, anything related to electricty. Volunteers help unload vehicles. Vehicles receive information on recycling and Keep Rowlett Beautiful, as well as event handouts.

Donations are appreciated of $10-$30 for televisions (depending on size) and $7 for monitors as these items cost more to process than the materials salvaged are worth.

For more information or questions about electronic recycling or Keep Rowlett Beautiful, contact KRB at 972-463-3929 or info@keeprowlettbeautiful.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . We look forward to meeting you!

Composting Class - Rowlett

Master Composter Sara Beckleman starts a compost pile with grass and leaves, along with other items that help the contents breakdown. The finale is showing worms used to create compost from food discards. Attendees receive Composting handouts and each household receives a compost bin to take home.

We request $10.00 per family to help with the KRB expenses. Please contact KRB to register or for more information at 972-463-3929 (9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Mon. thru Fri.) or email info@keeprowlettbeautiful.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .