Video/Podcast: Talking trash: Student Move-Out and the Hazardous Waste Event You Can’t Miss

In this week’s episode of “What’s Up, College Station?” Grace Hallowell and Solid Waste Division Manager Caroline Ask discuss move-out season for college students, including recycling and properly disposing of bulk items. They also preview the spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at the University Services Building east of Veterans Park and Athletic Complex. Continue reading Video/Podcast: Talking trash: Student Move-Out and the Hazardous Waste Event You Can’t Miss

Public Communications, Public Works, Sustainability

Are you still not convinced recycling is essential?

People typically think of recycling as tossing cardboard boxes or plastic bottles in their blue collection bin and calling it a day. But recycling is much more complicated than that. Recycling is a critical link in the manufacturing supply chain and a vital component of our economy. Continue reading Are you still not convinced recycling is essential?