For a limited time you can buy rain barrels and compost bins at a discounted price: 

RAIN BARREL: The 100 percent recycled Classic Black Ivy is manufactured in the USA. The Ivy rain barrel comes with everything you need to assemble, collect and use rain water. Barrels can easily be daisy chained with no added cost – all components included, even a 6' long overflow hose. Normal Retail Price $149.00 each. Sale price $72.50  

COMPOST BIN: Special Price of $67.50

Order today and pick up Sept. 12. See website for details.

Learn about rainwater harvesting and build own barrel. Find out how to collect and direct the rain in ways that create backyard beauty, lessen the dependence on using city water in the garden and reduce runoff.  

Info: 972-547-7335, Green@McKinneyTexas.org.

Emily Leftwich, community outreach coordinator for the city of Fort Worth, will talk about all aspects of recycling in Fort Worth. Learn about the free rewards program through Recyclebank. Get answers on common recycling questions. Free.

The BOPA mobile will accept ONLY the following items: BATTERIES, OIL/OIL FILTERS, LATEX PAINT and  ANTIFREEZE

Containers larger than 5 gallons will NOT be accepted.
No more than 50 pounds of batteries can be dropped off per day.
No more than 25 gallons of latex paint, oil or antifreeze can be dropped off per day.

This service is made possible by:
County of Dallas, City of Dallas, Cities of the Dallas Area, and the Household Hazardous Waste Network

FREE to residents of the following cities and areas: 

(Please bring driver’s license and a utility bill as proof of residence.)

Addison, Dallas, De Soto, Duncanville, Farmers Branch, Garland, Highland Park, Irving, Mesquite, Richardson, Rowlett, Sachse, Seagoville, Sunnyvale, University Park, Unincorporated Dallas County

In this kid-friendly camp, kids will venture outdoors, study nature, do arts and crafts, and embark on exploration hikes. Fun hands-on activities will teach kids about: Aquatic Ecosystems, Texas Eco Regions, Insects & Spiders, Fish & Mammals, Birds & Reptiles, Animal Tracks, Native Plants, Amphibians and more. Ages 8-11. $65. Course Code #44362

The country's top Zero Waste experts will gather in Austin, Texas for a 3-day conference to teach local businesses and municipalities how to save money, lower costs, and create long-term sustainability through waste diversion best practices.

Early Bird price ends June 10. 

The Cross Timbers Sierra Club,  which serves Collin, Denton, Fannin, and Grayson counties, hosts Sally Evans from the Blackland Prairie Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists. 

Info: Brandi Price, brandirealemail@gmail.com.

Festivities start at 6pm. Game starts at 7:05pm.

Tickets include private covered seating area, all you can eat catered food, free beer & wine, a Rough Rider souvenir and Dr Pepper products.

$20 for members and nonmembers

$6/Advanced parking pass

$10/Parking at gate 

Innovative Electronics will be on-site to collect E-Waste. There will be attendants available to help unload items. As a rule of thumb, if it can be plugged in, it can be recycled. 

The following is a list of common items that citizens can bring for recycling: Televisions (any size)/Radios/Telephones Computers/monitors/printers (Innovative Electronics destroys the hard drive) Fax Machines/Copiers Microwave ovens/Dishwashers/Washers/Dryers/Refrigerators Gaming systems (Xbox, PlayStations, etc.) Vacuum Cleaners VCR’s Smoke detectors Batteries  

Instant Shredding will provide a shredding truck and will shred documents on-site. Please limit documents to a reasonable household amount (no large quantities of business documents, please).

Free to Benbrook residents.

The BOPA mobile will accept ONLY the following items: BATTERIES, OIL/OIL FILTERS, LATEX PAINT and  ANTIFREEZE

Containers larger than 5 gallons will NOT be accepted.
No more than 50 pounds of batteries can be dropped off per day.
No more than 25 gallons of latex paint, oil or antifreeze can be dropped off per day.

This service is made possible by:
County of Dallas, City of Dallas, Cities of the Dallas Area, and the Household Hazardous Waste Network

FREE to residents of the following cities and areas: 

(Please bring driver’s license and a utility bill as proof of residence.)

Addison, Dallas, De Soto, Duncanville, Farmers Branch, Garland, Highland Park, Irving, Mesquite, Richardson, Rowlett, Sachse, Seagoville, Sunnyvale, University Park, Unincorporated Dallas County