A Few of Our Accomplishments in 2008
- Continued an on-going capitalization plan to replace fleet/equipment.
- Continue to assist the NTMWD staff in implementing the sub regional solid waste system master plan.
- Commercial refuse collections totaled 57,362 tons.
- Total BABIC collections for fiscal year were a record breaking 77,839.
- Residential refuse collections totaled 32,629 tons of regular trash and 13,446 tons of brush and bulky items.
- Implemented the in-house residential recycling program.
- Introduced Richardson’s recycling mascot “Richie” to 1st and 2nd grade students and taught them ways of reducing, reusing and recycling.
- In FY 2007-08 4,231.62 tons of recyclable materials were collected.
- Sponsored a Composting Seminar for residents teaching them how to begin backyard composting.
- Participated in the City's annual "Trash Bash" where residents enjoyed food, drinks and games after collecting trash from the City's streets and parks.
- For FY 2007-08 7,731 tons of brush were taken to the Custer Road Transfer Station to be used in the composting program which is operated by the City of Plano.
Residential and Special Trash Collection Supervisor: Von Coleman
Commercial and Residential Recycling: Ryan Delzell
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