Park Cities Recycling Event, Saturday, April 17th, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Make your home happy and healthy this spring! The Park Cities Recycling event is set for April 17, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and will take place in the SMU parking lot on the south side of Burleson Park.
Here is another chance to clear out your garage, attic and closets of old financial and medical documents, outdated or unused electronics and even clothing and furniture.
Paper products and documents that can be disposed of include: Tax records, medical records, legal files, financial records, invoices, cancelled checks, blueprints, contracts, payroll records, company letterhead, junk mail containing personal information and any information that contains credit card, social security, driver license and account numbers.
Accepted E-waste items include: Computers, computer monitors, computer accessories, TV’s, printers, DVD/CD players, copiers, fax machines, scanners, cell phones and chargers, external hard drives, video and camera equipment, video game systems, cables, power cords, power strips and more.
Participating firms/organizations
Shred-it will collect and shred all documents on-site.
Global Asset collects and disposes of all E-waste items. In addition to working with the City and other municipalities, the company currently supports over 150 clients in the public sector. Global Asset removes data on all collected storage devices using Department of Defense security standards.
Salvation Army will also be on-site. Donated items must be in working condition, and contain all parts and accessories. Clothing items must not be torn or stained. The Salvation Army will also take all wood furniture, refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, dryers and any appliances. All donors will be given a receipt for tax deduction purposes.
COVID-19 Advisory: For your safety and ours, all personnel working the event will be wearing facial coverings when they remove items from your vehicle. Please stay in your vehicle as your recycled/donated items are being removed.
Also mark your calendar for the Town's Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday, May 8. For more info, call HP Utility Customer Service at 214-521-4161, during business hours, or visit hptx.org/HHW.