November 2005 - Features

Texas Recycles Day Events in North Texas

Texas Recycles Day (TRD), which takes place every year on November 15th, aims to raise public awareness of the economic and environmental benefits of recycling. The recycling process is not just for bottles, cans, and paper anymore, it also includes “nature’s way” of recycling. The theme for 2005 Texas Recycles Day is “Growing Recycling in Texas” with an emphasis on composting. Mulching and composting not only reduce waste, but also benefit your yard and the environment by producing healthier soil and reducing water and fertilizer demands, and reduced erosion, run-off, and pollution.

Texas Recycles Day encourages Texans to start recycling or increase their recycling efforts. Events focus on reduce, reuse, recycle, and rebuy. The program is partnered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB).

Statewide events highlight numerous solutions for simple and inexpensive waste reduction such as, composting and recycling. Texas communities use these events as an opportunity to raise public awareness on the economic and environmental benefits of waste reduction and recycling. Events are being held from mid-October through mid-November.

An estimated 600 Texas Recycles Day events will be held by communities, businesses, schools, government agencies, civic groups and individuals across the state. If you are planning an event, make sure to register your event and see what other communities are planning too! See below for a list of some events happening in North Central Texas or for a complete list of events and to register your event visit www.texasrecyclesday.org or call (512)239-3150.

For more information contact:
Mary Kelley, Texas Recycles Day Coordinator
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
P.O. Box 13087 MC 113
Austin, TX 78711-3087
Phone: (512)239-6324 Fax: (512)239-3175
E-mail: mkelley@tceq.state.tx.us.

North Texas Events

Garland’s 9th Annual School Aluminum Can Recycling Challenge

The Garland Solid Waste and Recycling Services Department will be conducting their 9th Annual School Aluminum Can Recycling Challenge during the week of November 14th-19th, in conjunction with Texas Recycles Day, November 15th. The event is open to public and private schools in Garland. The schools’ Parent-Teacher Association coordinates with parents and students to collect and recycle aluminum cans.

Garland Recyclers, Inc. (Pat Benton, Owner) located at 201 S. Shiloh Road is partnering with the department to accept and weigh the recycled aluminum cans and will pay the schools for the aluminum cans collected. In 2003 the schools recycled a total of 9,017 pounds of aluminum cans and earned a total of $3,337.03 by selling the aluminum cans. For more information contact Kelli Pierce, Community Information Specialist at (972)205-3562.

Irving’s Annual Home Chemical Collection Event

Irving will be having it’s Annual Home Chemical Collection Day for Texas Recycles Day, on Saturday, November 12th at Irving Mall (Beltline Road and Highway 183) on the parking lot on the northwest side of Dillards. Time will be from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Only member cities can participate free of charge. Member cities include: Irving, Dallas, Carrollton, DeSoto, Duncanville, Farmers Branch, Garland, Highland Park, Mesquite, Richardson, Rowlett, Sachse, Seagoville, University, and unincorporated Dallas County. A charge will be assessed to non-member cities. All participating city households need to bring proof of residency in the form of a drivers license and current utility bill.

Acceptable items include: paint and home repair products; pool and yard chemicals; craft and hobby supplies; batteries (all kinds); automotive fluids, oil filters; household cleaners, waxes and sealers; unused grooming products; aerosol cans; fluorescent light tubes.

Items not accepted include: tires; business waste; radioactive materials; bio-medical waste; ammunition; explosives or pyrotechnics; trash and common recyclables.

For more information call Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center at (214)553-1765 or the City of Irving at (972)721-2346.

Benbrook Household Hazardous Waste & E-Waste Collection Event

On Saturday, October 22, 2005 from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Benbrook will be having a household hazardous waste and e-waste collection event at Benbrook Industrial Park, located off of Winscott Road, in the 7400 Block of Benbrook Parkway.

Benbrook residents may dispose of household hazardous waste materials such as batteries, oil, paint, and lawn chemicals and e-waste (electronic) materials such as computers, printers, and cell phones. The following materials CANNOT be accepted: ammunition, explosives, medical waste, radioactive material (smoke detectors), waste generated by businesses, TVs, tires, propane and butane cylinders.
For more information, call (817)249-3000.

5th Annual Northeast Recycles Day Flea Market

In celebration of Texas Recycles Day, the cities of Haltom City, North Richland Hills, Richland Hills and Watauga will be working together as members of the non-profit organization called Northeast Environmental Team (NEET). We will be producing our 5th Annual NE Recycles Day Flea Market on Saturday, November 12th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00.p.m. at North Richland Hills Village Center (on 6357 Grapevine Highway). If you want to reserve a space call (817)222-7767 or e-mail fburns@haltomcitytx.com.

Arlington Hosts a Computer Roundup

The City of Arlington will once again celebrate Texas Recycles Day with a Computer Roundup on Saturday, November 12, 2005 from 8:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. at the UTA Parking Lot (SE corner of Mitchell and Cooper). The event is free for Arlington residents only. Acceptable items include computers, printers, monitors, phones, radios, TVs, video cameras, etc. They will not accept any hazardous waste or large appliances. All items will be recycled through Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth. Businesses should contact the City of Arlington Neighborhood Services Department for information on how to recycle electronics at (817)459-6778.

University of Texas at Arlington

UTA is having a Texas Recycles Day event on campus on November 15th from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. There will be booths from the City of Arlington and the Arlington Conservation Council with educational materials about recycling. The event we be in the E. H. Hereford University Center on the UTA Campus.

Coppell Hosts a Texas Recycles Mulch Day

On Saturday, November 12th from 9:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m. Coppell will be having a Mulch Day. Residents can bring their own containers and shovels to load up on mulch to prepare their landscape beds for the winter. The event will be at Freeport and Ruby Road.

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