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!)

$5/Plano resident

$9/Non-resident

Round up the treasures (clean and in good condition) hidden in your garage, closets and attic and bring them to our one day drop-off collection event.

Bicycles*- bicycles in all conditions for donation to children of all ages Partner: Bikes for Tykes and Bicycle Recycle

Books*- Partner: Friends of the Plano Public Library Cell Phones - Partner: ECO Phones

Clothing - Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, belts, purses, backpacks, wallets, duffle bags and stuffed animals (gently used and clean items only) Partner: World Wear Project

Document Shredding - TWO BOX limit per household (13”x16”x26”) No commercial business paperwork accepted. Secure on-site shredding until truck is full Partner: DFWShredding.com

Eye Glasses*- prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses, reading glasses, frames and accessories Partner: Plano New Millennium Lions Club

All 3rd Thursday events include: Food & Wine Tastings, Music, Kids Crafts, Nature Hikes,
Paddling or Fishing, Art, Book Club, Education, Citizen Science & More.

See website for details.

All 3rd Thursday events include: Food & Wine Tastings, Music, Kids Crafts, Nature Hikes,
Paddling or Fishing, Art, Book Club, Education, Citizen Science & More.

See website for details.

Featured Speaker: Liz Johnston, owner of The Greener Good

PUBlic Knowledge

A monthly adult gathering celebrating brains and brew, presented at a local watering hole by the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

7 Leaders in Sustainability share their personal journeys on the
“Road Less Travelled” and offer ideas for actions that each of us
can take in our lives to make a tangible and positive difference
in our lives, communities, and our world, TODAY!

Cocktail Reception from 5:00PM-6:00PM, sponsored by VEEV.

It is strongly recommended that you register for the event as soon as possible, as there is limited seating available and we anticipate a standing-room only crowd. 

For those who cannot attend, all of the presentations and speakers will be available for viewing/downloading after the event, so everyone will have access to the event after it is concluded.