Light snacks will be provided. If you like, bring your own re-usable cup. Anyone who is interested in attending the Fort Worth Interfaith Power & Light planning meeting is welcome to arrive early at 6:30 p.m. Free.
The North Texas Corporate Recycling Association's seventh annual Eco-bus tour. This year's theme: "LEED, Lights, & Lager." Stops include Pat Lobb Toyota and Franconia Brewing in McKinney with presentation by Perfectly Green. Close-toed flat shoes are required for the tour. Optional networking lunch at 11 a.m. at Hedary’s Mediterranean Grill. $15-$35/tour. Additional $19/lunch.
Arlington residents can bring old monitors, keyboards, printers, radios, VCRs, video cameras – anything electronic, with the exception of large, household appliances such as refrigerators, washers and dryers. Call 817-317-2000 for disposal of those items. Proof of Arlington residency is required.
Remember also that the Arlington Landfill accepts old computers and computer-related equipment for recycling year-round. Just drop the items off at the landfill where they will be stored and then taken to a recycler. If you have questions, call the landfill at 817-354-2300. For more information about Computer Roundup, call 817-459-6777.
Learn about current environmental campaigns in Texas, share your environmental concerns, and plan for progress in Fort Worth. Coordinator: Rachel Stone
The city of Dallas will host event at Southwest Center Mall, 3663 W Camp Wisdom Rd, and Gecko Hardware, 10233 E. N.W. Highway.
BRING:
Documents for shredding (5 box limit per resident. No boxes larger than 15x20. No binders.)
Gently used coats and blankets.
Used cooking oil.
For residents of Dallas, Addison, DeSoto, Duncanville, Farmers Branch, Garland, Highland Park, Irving, Mesquite, Richardson, Rowlett, Sachse, Seagoville, Sunnyvale, University Park and unicorporated Dallas County. Bring your driver's license and utility bill as proof of address. Info: 214-670-4475
PLEASE BRING:
Chemical products for home use
Paint and home repair products
Automotive fluids & oil filters
Lawn and garden chemicals
Craft and hobby supplies
Fluorescent light tubes
Aerosol sprays
Batteries of all kinds
Cleaners and polishes
Pool chemicals
DO NOT BRING:
Containers larger than 5 gallons
Business or commercial waste
Common trash or recyclables
Explosives or ammunition
Shock sensitive materials
Radioactive materials
Medications
Smoke detectors
Medical waste
Construction debris
The city of Plano's partner, United Electronic Recycling, hosts e-waste events the first, second and third Saturday of the month. See website for other locations.
United Electronic Recycling:
Info: 972-769-4150
Bicycle Collection: Accepting bikes in all conditions for kids of all ages, donated to Bikes for Tykes and Bicycle Recycle.
Paper Shredding: TWO BOX limit per household. Secure on-site shredding with DFWShredding.com until truck is full.
Real Recycling Truck: Climb into the driver's seat, get behind the wheel, operate the automated arm.
Recycle a Life: Stop in next door at the Plano Animal Shelter's Pet Palooza.
Got Questions? Visit with the Customer Service team. You can request your second recycle cart free and learn how to earn a free year of Waste Services.
Free.
Drop off documents for shredding, as well as tires, batteries, light bulbs and electronics. Proof of residence, such as a driver's license or water bill, is required. No business waste will be accepted. Free. Info: 817-392-1234.
Susybelle Gosslee, Advocacy Chair for the Dallas League of Women Voters, will be hosting a party at her home in North Dallas. Special appearance by Dallas' longest-serving City Council Member, Sandy Greyson, and a "Recycling Wish List" that guests will create to send in a letter to the North Pole. Come eat, drink and be merry! $25 minimum. Tickets include food from Celebration Restaurant and drinks from Salt Lick Cellars, Peticolas Brewery and Tito's Vodka. All proceeds will benefit Texas Campaign for the Environment!