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Recycling

Recycling is one of the easiest and most effective ways for Dallas residents to get involved in the City’s efforts to protect the environment. We can all do our part to sort out discarded materials from our trash that could otherwise be used again. It is all about efficiency.

DO YOU have an interest in reducing water pollution, air pollutants, and mining waste? Well, by recycling you can do just that.

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You can also drop-off your recyclables at any one of the numerous drop-off locations in Dallas. See a complete list of locations at Sanitation's web site.

Dallas’ Recycling Efforts and Accomplishments:
Waste has no place in Dallas, which is why the City is so proud of the recycling efforts already made by its residents and is looking forward to coming up with new, innovative ways to make the process even more simple and accessible to everyone. Record numbers show that the Dallas community is recycling more and discarding less helping us to maintain our efforts of being an environmental leader.

Did you know….About 75 percent of what people currently throw into the trash is “too good to throw away” and could be reused for another purpose? Challenge your friends, family members and neighbors to think about what might be “too good to throw away” and encourage them to join the large-scale city-wide effort to lead the country to a more environmentally-sustainable future through recycling!

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Electronics Recycling (e-cycling)
Have you ever noticed how the “latest gadget” becomes obsolete immediately? Something newer and better becomes available almost before you get your new gadget home!

Well, don’t trash your electronics…e-cycle! Currently, less than 4% of the more than 500 million retired cell phones in the United States are recycled.

From TVs and computers to cell phones and video games and everything in-between, the City of Dallas Sanitation Services Department offers two convenient ways for you to recycle your old electronics:

The City of Dallas also works with two non-profit organizations that collect inkjet/laser jet cartridges, cell phones and PDAs (palm digital assistant/handheld computers). Please visit their websites for more information.

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Chemical Disposal/Recycling
Household chemicals and used oils can be recycled. Don’t just dump them in the trash! These items can be dangerous for children who may be playing around or have access to your trash can.

Take these items to:
Home Chemical Collection Center
11234 Plano Road, Dallas, Texas 75243
(214) 553-1765

For more recycling information, visit the City of Dallas Sanitation Services Recycling web page or call the City’s “Recycle Line” (214) 670-4475.

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