Urban Sustainability

A concert benefitting Groundwork Dallas. Food, drinks, door prizes, raffle and live music from the Killdares. $25. 

The North Texas EP’s are a diverse group of young professionals under 30(ish) from all industries with a shared vision of sustainability, community service and professional development.

For this event, Dear Clark will be closing their salon doors to host a private party for the USGBC's North Texas Emerging Professionals. Enjoy professional hair styling and makeup, a personal photoshoot, the latest fashion tips, cocktails, tasty food trucks, and your favorite jams. Once you register, you'll even receive additional tips for creating your best on-camera look. $80-$95.

 UPDATE: Event has been moved to Jan. 13.

A comprehensive update on trails along the river, new access points, Balanced Vision Plan lakes and features, soccer fields, flood risk reduction measures, new wetland habitat, parks new PGA golf course, the horse park and roads and much more. There will be time after the presentation for audience questions. 

Featuring:
Jill Jordan
Assistant Manager for the City of Dallas
Rob Newman
Director of the Trinity River Corridor Project for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District

http://westdallaschamber.com/pdfs/trinity-townhall-111313.pdf

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.

This 8 hour workshop provides all of the information required to successfully pass the LEED Green Associate Exam.

Worth 8 AIA LUs (HSW+SD). Includes all study materials & up to 900 practice exam questions: 500 for GA and 400 for AP.

Presented by Green Education Services, a Professional Affiliate Member of AIA Dallas. Prereqistration required. Lunch and catering included. $349-$399.

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:

• Accepts all computer related equipment, printers, audio & video equipment, consumer electronics, cell phones, and TVs*.
• Has a ZERO landfill or incinerator initiative! They are in full compliance with the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) for identity theft certification, by Federal Mandate and enforced by the Federal Trade Commission.
• Provides free data destruction (DOD Level 3 HD Erasure) at their physical location.
• Offers corporate services including secure data erasure, hard drive shredding, asset recovery, and Certificate of Destruction.
• Provides free pick-up of bulk amounts of equipment to businesses and schools**.

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.