Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center A Free Disposal Service for Residents of: Addison - http://wv/w.addisontx.qov/ Dallas - http://www.daiiascitvhail.com/ DeSoto - http://www.desototexas.gov/ Duncanville - http://www.ci.duncanville.tx.us/ Fanners Branch - hUp://www.farmersbranch.irifo/ Garland - http://www.ci.gariand.tx.us/ Highland Park - http://vwvw.hptx.org/ Irving - htt,p://ww¥v?.ciivofirvinQ.org/ Mesquite ~ htip://www.citvoftTiesquite.com/ Richardson - http://www.cor.net/ Rowlett • www, ci. rowlett.tx.us/rowiett/ Sachse - http://www.cityofsachse.corn/ Seagoville - http://www.seagoville.us/ Sunnyvale - http://www.townofsunnyya.l.e,orc|/ University Park - http://www.uptexas.org and unincorporated areas of Dallas County Bring a driver's license and water bill or other utility bill as proof of current address. Residents of all other cities pay a minimum $95.00 waste management fee. Location: Hours of Operation: 11234 Piano Road Tuesdays: 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Dallas, Texas 75243 Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 214.553.1765 Thursdays: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month: See MAPSCO 28-A 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Or go to Mapguest.com Closed every Sunday, Monday, and Friday 2015 Dallas County & HHW Holiday Closures Martin Luther King Monday January 19'" Memorial Day Monday May 25* Independence Day Friday July 3rd Labor Day Monday September 7* Thanksgiving Holiday Thursday & Friday November 26"' & 27*' Christmas Holiday V\.'ednesday, Thursday & Friday December 23"^, 24''" & 25* 2015 HHW Saturday Closures I May 23''-^ November 28* December 26* Directions: From 635, go north one mile on Piano Rd. The building is a one-story white building with bright turquoise trim and a tall sign bearing the address and name of the collection center. The facility is located on the east side of Piano Rd., between Miller Rd. and Forest Lane. Green Recycling Bins Because the City of IVIesquite is committed to developing sustainability practices that support environmental stewardship and waste reduction, ail residents are encouraged to recycle. Green 18-gallon recycling bins are available to Mesquite residents on a request basis to provide more citizens in Mesquite an opportunity to recycle. This provides a cheaper option to recycle rather than having to purchase blue recycling bags. To request a green recycling bin, contact us at 972-216-6972, or request one Blue recycling bags may be purchased at the City Cashier located at 757 North Galloway. Using Your Bins Please place your bin(s) or blue bag next to where you normally set your trash. To determine which days your trash and recycling will be picked up, please refer to the Lookup Garbage and Recycling Days section on the city website. There is no need to separate items. All recyclabies may be placed together in the same bin or blue bag. It is not necessary to rinse or remove labels from jars or cans. However, please remove all liquid from containers to prevent contamination. Glass may not be placed in a blue bag, only in a recycling bin. On rainy days, please protect your bin from getting wet or simply save it for the next collection day. Please Note: The "new" 18 gallon recycling bins are the property of the City of Mesquite. If you move, please leave your bin for the next resident. Recycling Tips Check plastic items for the Triangle Codes Crush cans and plastic bottles to save space Lightly rinse jars and cans and remove the lids (there is no need to remove labels) Place paper and lighter items on the bottom of the bin to prevent littering Acceptable Items Please place in bin or blue bag: o Aluminum Cans o Cardboard (flatten and place in or under bin) o Chipboard (such as cereal and cracker boxes) o Glass bottles and jars o Newspapers, magazines, junk mall, phone books o Plastic containers o Refrigerated or shelf-stable cartons (milk, juice, soup, wine, etc.) o Steel and tin cans (rinse, leave labels) o Not Accepted Do NOT recycle these items: o Aluminum foil / pie plates Batteries o Food-contaminated containers (such as pizza boxes) o Light bulbs, windows and mirrors o Medical waste o Metal / plastic coat hangers o Paper towels or tissue o Pesticides / chemical containers o Plastic bags (please return to grocery store) o Shredded paper o Styrofoam Proper Disposal of Cooking Oil and Grease Most people who cook at home think nothing of putting leftover grease, oil, and food scraps down the drain, but fats, oils and grease (FOG) that combine with food particles can clog pipes in sanitary sewer lines and can cause serious backups. The following is a list of instructions for residents to follow to avoid expensive plumbing repairs and sewer overflows. 1" • i, j„ „, „™«,, Do Put grease in covered collection containers. When hardened, place in trash can. Scrape food scraps from dishes into trash cans and dispose of in household trash. Avoid using the garbage disposal for this type of clean up. Remove oil and grease from dishes, pans, fryers and griddles. Cool first before skimming, scraping or wiping off excess grease. Prewash dishes and pans with cold water before putting them in the dishwasher. Cover kitchen sink with a catch basket and empty into garbage can as needed. Don't Pour oil and grease down the drain. Put food scraps down the drain. Dispose of large amounts of cooking oil in the trash.See above for instructions. Run water over dishes, pans, fryers and griddles to wash oil and grease down the drain. Rinse off oil and grease with hot water. .