Category: Public Works

Dispose of your household hazardous waste and old computers at Saturday’s fall collection event
Public Communications, Public Works

Dispose of your household hazardous waste and old computers at Saturday’s fall collection event

Area residents are invited to participate in the fall Household Hazardous Waste and Computer Collection Event on Saturday from 7 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Texas A&M University General Services Building. The entrance to the facility is on Harvey Road, next to Veterans Park and Athletic Complex. Continue reading Dispose of your household hazardous waste and old computers at Saturday’s fall collection event

Solid waste crews play an essential role in our community’s health, safety, and quality of life
Public Communications, Public Works

Solid waste crews play an essential role in our community’s health, safety, and quality of life

Solid Waste and Recycling Workers Week is an ideal time for in-depth exploration of the essential daily services the City of College Station’s collection crews provide to our community. Their work touches every residential customer, apartment complex, and commercial entity each week – more than 41,000 accounts! Continue reading Solid waste crews play an essential role in our community’s health, safety, and quality of life

How you can help conquer unsightly curbside trash heaps during the annual spring student exodus
Public Communications, Public Works

How you can help conquer unsightly curbside trash heaps during the annual spring student exodus

May flowers typically follow April showers, but college towns usually face hills of couches and other furniture instead of wildflowers, especially near graduation. To ensure your next move is all roses, the Solid Waste Division recommends a short review of collection procedures and recycling and donation options. Continue reading How you can help conquer unsightly curbside trash heaps during the annual spring student exodus

Dispose of your household hazardous waste and old computers at Saturday’s spring collection event 
Public Communications, Public Works

Dispose of your household hazardous waste and old computers at Saturday’s spring collection event 

Area residents are invited to participate in the spring Household Hazardous Waste and Computer Collection Event on Saturday from 7 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Texas A&M University General Services Building on Harvey Road. You can also donate new or used children’s books to Books and a Blanket. Continue reading Dispose of your household hazardous waste and old computers at Saturday’s spring collection event 

Public Works’ Chris Ford named city’s 2021 employee of the year
City Manager, Public Communications, Public Works

Public Works’ Chris Ford named city’s 2021 employee of the year

Solid Waste Supervisor Chris Ford was named the City of College Station’s 2021 Employee of the Year in a ceremony before Thursday night’s city council meeting. Two new individual awards were presented this year, along with a recognition for employees with 20, 25, 30, and 35 years of service. Continue reading Public Works’ Chris Ford named city’s 2021 employee of the year

Why you should appreciate the dedicated trash collectors who keep our neighborhoods clean
Public Works

Why you should appreciate the dedicated trash collectors who keep our neighborhoods clean

Solid Waste collection is an essential service that keeps our streets and neighborhoods clean and safe. As part of National Waste and Recycling Workers Week, we recognize our hard-working solid waste employees and offer our sincere appreciation for their steadfast dedication to our community. Continue reading Why you should appreciate the dedicated trash collectors who keep our neighborhoods clean