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SANITATION
CAL END AR GarlandTX.gov/Sanitation | 972-205-3500
Welcome
to our 2022 Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Calendar.
Join the Recycle Rangers in making sustainable choices, such as waste reduction and recycling. For more information about Garland’s Sanitation Department, visit GarlandTX.gov/Sanitation.
GarlandTX.gov/Sanitation
eAssist Garland
972-205-3500
@GoGreenGarland
Residential Recycling Center 1426 Commerce St.
REMY
972-205-3500
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. REBEKAH
Transfer Station
1426 Commerce St.
972-205-3500
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. City Vehicles: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. RENÉE
C.M. Hinton Jr. Regional Landfill and Citizens' Convenience Center 3175 Elm Grove Road
972-205-3670
table of contents 03 Recycling Schedule and Info
12 Reuse Materials
04 Commercial Services
13 Reuse Plastic Bags
05 Trash and Recycling Placement
14 Recycle Household Items
06 Reduce Contamination
15 Recycle Clothing
07 Reduce Consumption
16 Recycle Oil and Grease
08 Reduce Electricity
17 Recycle Real Trees
09 Reduce Trash on the Street
18 Litter and Illegal Dumping
10 Reuse Waste/Compost
19 Make Your Mark
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20 Household Hazardous Waste
Reuse Containers
General Public: Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Automated Commercial Vehicles: Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. All Customers: Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center 11234 Plano Road
214-553-1765
Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Second and fourth Saturdays of each month, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
To report damaged carts, request up to two additional green trash carts*, get information or submit questions about service, visit GarlandTX.gov and click the yellow button or download the eAssist Garland app on your smartphone or tablet. *Additional green trash carts: $7.10/month each GarlandTX.gov/Sanitation 972-205-3500
Items to
Recycle Aluminum, Steel and Tin Cans
RECYCLE REMINDER Keep your recycling clean and loose in the blue cart!
Glass Bottles and Jars
Paper, Newspaper, Magazines and Flattened Cardboard
2022
Recycling Schedule
• Determine your collection week by finding your home’s location on the map. • Recycling collection occurs every other week on the same day as trash. Blue Collection Week
Yellow Collection Week
The Recycling Center, Transfer Station, Hinton Landfill and Sanitation Administration are closed in holiday observance. Sanitation holiday and events are subject to change. Check GarlandTX.gov/Sanitation for updates.
Plastic Bottles, Containers and Jugs
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AUGUST T 2 9 16 23 30
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Plastic Bags (take back to retail)
Food, Liquid or Diapers
Hoses, Wires or Chains
Batteries (take back to retail)
Styrofoam Containers and Napkins
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JANUARY 2022 Sun
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REDUCE contamination
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Questions about an item? Visit GarlandWasteWizard.com to learn how to properly recycle or dispose of your item.
New Year’s Day
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MLK Jr. Day
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Toss these items loose in the blue cart!
Aluminum, Steel and Tin Cans
Glass Bottles and Jars
Paper, Newspaper, Magazines and Flattened Cardboard
Plastic Bottles, Containers and Jugs
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FEBRUARY 2022 Sun
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REDUCE consumption
You can have a green Valentine's Day without sacrificing romantic value; e.g., instead of buying flowers, give a flowering plant!
World Wetlands Day
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Valentine's Day
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14 Presidents Day
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NOT THESE! Return to retail or toss in green cart.
Plastic Bags (take back to retail)
Food, Liquid or Diapers
Hoses, Wires or Chains
Batteries (take back to retail)
Styrofoam Containers and Napkins
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MARCH 2022 Sun
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REDUCE electricity
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Turn off your lights during Earth Hour, then take action beyond it! Support local projects or start movement in your own community.
World Wildlife Day
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St. Patrick’s Day
Global Recycling Day
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Daylight Saving Time Starts
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Earth Hour 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Spring Equinox
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March
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RECYCLE THESE! Toss these items loose in the blue cart!
Aluminum, Steel and Tin Cans
Glass Bottles and Jars
Paper, Newspaper, Magazines and Flattened Cardboard
Plastic Bottles, Containers and Jugs
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APRIL 2022 Sun
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REDUCE trash on the street
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When you see litter thrown or flying out of a vehicle, you can report the vehicle information at DontMessWithTexas.org!
April Fool's Day
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Good Friday
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Easter
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Earth Day
Go Green Garland Earth Day
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PLAZA
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Arbor Day
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NOT THESE! Return to retail or toss in green cart.
Plastic Bags (take back to retail)
Food, Liquid or Diapers
Hoses, Wires or Chains
Batteries (take back to retail)
Styrofoam Containers and Napkins
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MAY 2022 Sun
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School Principals' Day
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Teacher Appreciation Day
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Mother's Day
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REUSE food waste/compost
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Cinco de Mayo
School Lunch Hero Day
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Compost is a useful way to recycle and feed your plants! Keep a container in the kitchen to collect scraps to empty into your compost.
School Nurse Day
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Bike to Work Day
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World Biodiversity Day
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Memorial Day
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RECYCLE THESE! Toss these items loose in the blue cart!
Aluminum, Steel and Tin Cans
Glass Bottles and Jars
Paper, Newspaper, Magazines and Flattened Cardboard
Plastic Bottles, Containers and Jugs
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JUNE 2022 Sun
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containers
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Reusable containers don’t have to be expensive! Save that butter tub or jelly jar for your next batch of leftovers!
World Oceans Day
World Environment Day
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REUSE
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Show appreciation all week by thanking Garland Sanitation for keeping our communities and environment safe!
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Father's Day
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Summer Solstice
World Rainforest Day
Juneteenth
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NOT THESE! Return to retail or toss in green cart.
Plastic Bags (take back to retail)
Food, Liquid or Diapers
Hoses, Wires or Chains
Batteries (take back to retail)
Styrofoam Containers and Napkins
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JULY 2022 Sun
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REUSE materials
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A MRF, pronounced "murf," is a materials recycling facility. It’s a specialized plant that receives and processes recyclable materials.
Independence Day
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Parents' Day
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RECYCLE THESE! 31
Toss these items loose in the blue cart!
Aluminum, Steel and Tin Cans
Glass Bottles and Jars
Paper, Newspaper, Magazines and Flattened Cardboard
Plastic Bottles, Containers and Jugs
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AUGUST 2022 Sun
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REUSE plastic bags
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Thrift Shop Day
Back-to-school shopping means more plastic bags at home. They shouldn’t be put in our blue carts, but in special bins at retail stores.
National Honey Bee Day
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NOT THESE! Return to retail or toss in green cart.
Plastic Bags (take back to retail)
Food, Liquid or Diapers
Hoses, Wires or Chains
Batteries (take back to retail)
Styrofoam Containers and Napkins
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SEPTEMBER 2022 Sun
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Wildlife Day
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RECYCLE household items
Restroom Recycling: The more you know about what’s recyclable, the easier it is to add recycling to your daily routine.
Labor Day Reduce residential or commercial waste, reuse materials and recycle as much as possible all week!
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Grandparents Day
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National Cleanup Day
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Zero Emissions Day
World Car Free Day
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Autumn Equinox
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RECYCLE THESE! Toss these items loose in the blue cart!
Aluminum, Steel and Tin Cans
Glass Bottles and Jars
Paper, Newspaper, Magazines and Flattened Cardboard
Plastic Bottles, Containers and Jugs
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OCTOBER 2022 Sun
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RECYCLE clothing
Sat
We partner with World Wear Project to help repurpose household textiles and clothing! This helps charities and reduces solid waste.
You can donate your clothing and textiles in the World Wear Donation bins located at: Recycling Center 1426 Commerce St. Garland, Texas 75040
C.M.Hinton Jr. Regional Landfill and Citizens' Convenience Center 3175 Elm Grove Road, Rowlett, TX 75089
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Energy Efficiency Day
Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day
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Boss's Day
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Sustainability Day
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24 Halloween
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NOT THESE! Return to retail or toss in green cart.
Plastic Bags (take back to retail)
Food, Liquid or Diapers
Hoses, Wires or Chains
Batteries (take back to retail)
Styrofoam Containers and Napkins
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NOVEMBER 2022 Sun
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Daylight Saving Time Ends
RECYCLE oil and grease
Don't pour fats/oils/grease (FOG) down the kitchen sink! They can cause plumbing issues. Instead, recycle them at our facilities.
Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
Thursday Collection
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Friday Collection
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RECYCLE THESE! Toss these items loose in the blue cart!
Aluminum, Steel and Tin Cans
Glass Bottles and Jars
Paper, Newspaper, Magazines and Flattened Cardboard
Plastic Bottles, Containers and Jugs
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DECEMBER 2022 Sun
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RECYCLE real trees
After the holidays, place real trees, free of decorations, with other brush items! They'll be turned into mulch that's free to residents.
World Soil Day
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Winter Solstice
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Christmas Day
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NOT THESE! Return to retail or toss in green cart.
Plastic Bags (take back to retail)
Food, Liquid or Diapers
Hoses, Wires or Chains
Batteries (take back to retail)
Styrofoam Containers and Napkins
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REPORT A LITTERER
Download the “Don’t Mess with Texas Report a Litterer” app for your iPhone or Android phone, or complete the form on the Don’t Mess with Texas website at DontMessWithTexas.org. When you see litter thrown or flying out of a vehicle, intentionally or accidentally, take down the following information: • License plate number • Make and color of vehicle • Date and time • Location • Who tossed the litter (driver, passenger, truck bed) • What was tossed
Why?
The more information you provide, the faster authorities will be able to investigate the issue.
You may choose to remain anonymous, but you must provide contact information if you would like follow-up correspondence.
REPORT AN ILLEGAL DUMP SITE ReportDFWDumping.org 888-335-DUMP
Submit an illegal dump site to be investigated by the proper authorities. Take down the following information: • Approximate address • Location description • Waste size (if known) • Violator and vehicle description • License plate number • Pictures optional
Got questions or need any assistance regarding your trash or recycling services? Download the eAssist Garland app on your smartphone or tablet, click the yellow eAssist button at GarlandTX.gov or call 972-205-3500.
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Rebekah, Renée and Remy Make Their Mark by reducing, reusing and recycling waste. Join our Recycle Rangers in making a difference in the community. Share your photos of how you take care of the planet by using #MYMGarland or #GarlandTX on social media.
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Household Hazardous Waste Garland residents can drop off household hazardous waste for FREE at the Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center. 11234 Plano Road, Dallas, TX 75243, 214-553-1765 Open: Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Second and fourth Saturdays of the month, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Acceptable items include: • Aerosol sprays • Automotive fluids and oil filters • Batteries of all kinds • Chemical products for home use • Cleaners and polishes • Computers, cellphones and small electronics
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Craft and hobby supplies Fluorescent light tubes Lawn and garden chemicals Paint and home repair products • Pool chemicals
THANK YOU for recycling.
Watch for new programs throughout the year! GarlandTX.gov/Sanitation