With government inspections and related penalties on the rise, it's important to understand how to efficiently and effectively prepare for and respond to an inspection. OSHA recently increased its base penalties and is targeting electronic recyclers. Speaker attorney Cynthia Bishop will address the top five things to avoid during an inspection. A very timely presentation, you won't want to miss this one!!

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch and refreshment. Free.

Come grab everything you are able! Everything will be 20 percent off Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We'll be counting everything that's leftover, so feel free to grab as much as you can carry.

Commodity Recycling Solutions is hosting this program with proceeds benefiting First Jefferson Unitarian Universalist Church's community garden. 

Instructor: Erin Hoffer, city of Plano

$15 check or cash donation.

Register: Karl Thibodeaux, 817-451-9178, administrator@firstjefferson.org or Joan Meeks, 817-300-6958, crs@commodityrecyclingsolutions.com.

Discover how to start collecting water and where to find materials for rainwater harvesting. Free. 

This month, we are following our January convo about waste in Dallas with ways you can use less and recycle the rest. 

While it may not seem like a big deal, what you personally use, recycle and throw away matters. Learn not only about the impacts your trash has on the environment but how you can easily adapt to a low-waste lifestyle. It's better for you and the planet!

City leaders discuss Dallas’s Zero Waste by 2040 Plan and reviving the single-use carryout bag ordinance. 

Is the bag ban movement over in Dallas or are there new plans for the future? What is the city of Dallas doing to achieve its goal of zero waste goal by 2040? Come hear from some of the main players in these city debates on the future of our city!

Bring your electronic appliances, computers and cell phones to be responsibly recycled.

Info: Karl at 817-465-0021.

Bank of America is offering free, safe and secure document destruction services to the community. All in the community are encouraged to bring their sensitive information to be shredded, including confidential documents, check stubs, bank statements and old tax records. Info: rashida.mandviwala@bankofamerica.com

Bank of America is offering free, safe and secure document destruction services to the community. All in the community are encouraged to bring their sensitive information to be shredded, including confidential documents, check stubs, bank statements and old tax records.

Info: rashida.mandviwala@bankofamerica.com

Fall has arrived and with it our annual cleanup events, electronic recycling, paper shredding events and more. Our cleanup and recycling events are all excellent opportunities to earn volunteer service hours for helping your community! Scouts or any other organizational groups are most welcome. All electronic recycling and paper shredding events are free to the public with no geographic restrictions. Info: 972-524-0007 or eco@trashbusters.org.