INFORMATION

RESIDENTIAL SOLID COLLECTION RECYCLING  The City of Sachse provides recycling services  The Commission on Environmental Quality’s through contract with Allied Waste Services. TexasRecyclesComputers.org website provides Recycling is collected in your green cart every other consumers with free options to recycle their . week and Sachse residents can request an additional At the easy-to-use site, consumers select their computer recycling cart at NO charge by contacting Allied brand on the list, and then click on the manufacturer’s Waste Services at 972.422.2341. name to be redirected to the manufacturer’s recycling HOUSEHOLD COLLECTION web site.  The Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center is open and accessible to Sachse residents free of OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP charge. For more information about the Home

Collection Center (11234 Plano Rd., Dallas, TX 75243), please call 214.553.1765. Here is a list of items accepted at this collection center: aerosol SACHSE ADOPT A SPOT PROGRAM sprays, automotive fluids, batteries, cleaners and  This is a volunteer program for individuals who want to polishes, craft and hobby supplies, fluorescent light assist the Parks and Recreation Department in an effort tubes, lawn and garden chemicals, paint and home to make Sachse a cleaner, more beautiful community. repair products, pool chemicals. Participants can adopt a corner, street, playground, park BULKY TRASH/BRUSH ITEMS or any small area and make a commitment to regularly  The City of Sachse provides bulky trash and brush clean and beautify the area. For more information on pickup once per month. These items will be picked up how your group can help, contact the Parks & Recreation on your designated trash day, during the week in Department at 469.429.0275. which the second Wednesday of the month falls. ADOPT A HIGHWAY Furniture, appliances, brush and other large items will  Adopting a piece of Texas highway is simple and can be be picked up as long as it does not exceed 4 cubic done in 2 easy steps: 1. You agree to take charge of a yards (about the size of 2 sofas). If you have any two-mile stretch of road for a minimum of two years; questions about this service or if a specific item may and 2. Once approved, you agree to clean your portion of be eligible for this pickup service please contact the highway at least four times per year. For more Allied Waste Services at 972.422.2341. information go to: http://www.dot.state.tx.us/trv/aah/ .

City of Sachse Parks & Recreation

Department

Phone 469.429.0275 Fax 469.429.0274 3815 B Sachse Road, Sachse, TX 75048

www.cityofsachse.com/parks

Other Recycling Options

USEFUL WEBSITES Keep Texas Beautiful  http://www.ktb.org/ Texas Forest Service  http://texasforestservice.tamu.edu Arbor Day Foundation  http://www.arborday.org/ Keep America Beautiful  http://www.kab.org EPA  http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/ America Recycles Day  http://americarecyclesday.org/

Helpful Tips

 Use food , yard trimmings, and other You may be surprised to find that many of your local organic waste to create a pile. Compost stores, schools and churches participate in community is a rich soil amendment that can help increase water retention, decrease erosion, and replace recycling efforts. Everything from cell phones, batteries, chemical fertilizers. compact fluorescent light bulbs, metal, etc. can be dropped  Mow higher and leave the clippings. Modern mulching lawn mowers make "grasscycling" even off at participating locations. To find out more easier. Homeowners can reduce their mowing information about a location near you visit: time by 30 to 40 percent by not having to bag clippings. www.earth911.com .  Water deeply, but infrequently. Most plants do best if the soil is allowed to partially dry out between waterings.