Held on and around November 15, America Recycles Day is the Nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling. This day began as Texas Recycles Day in 1994 and became America Recycles Day in 1997.
Since recycling technology and collection procedures can change over time, National Recycling Day is a good time to review the proper recycling procedures for one's location. Contamination is still the #1 problem for recycling programs in Texas. Contamination is caused by confusion about what is recyclable and how.
Flyer on what NOT to put in City of Houston curbside recycling:
no_contamination (houstontx.gov)
City of Houston curbside recycling website:
Curbside Recycling (houstontx.gov)
Comprehensive Services Guide for City of Houston curbside recycling, yard waste, recycling drop offs, etc.:
trashfacts.pdf (houstontx.gov)
Prior Bayou Banner articles for a variety of recycling information in the Houston area:
E-Waste Recycling Options in the Houston Region 2022 | Sierra Club
Household Hazardous Waste, Proper Disposal & Drop Off Sites | Sierra Club
Houston's New "All Plastics" Collections, and Related Environmental Concerns | Sierra Club
Buy Recycled! to Support Recycling | Sierra Club
Moonshot, a Houston Composting Service | Sierra Club
EPA website, with a variety of info and resources:
For questions or comments, contact Frank Blake at frankblake@juno.com