Tag Archive: recycling

Apr
18

Earth Day & Earth Month Events

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Recycling information and other planet-friendly activities are featured at several venues in Broward. Many events are free. Some are parks, and admission fees to the parks apply. The Earth Month events are featured on the Broward Waste and Recycling web site. Here are some April 21: "All About Recycling," 10 a.m.-3 p.m. …

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Jan
03

Free Christmas Tree Recycling

Several Broward parks offer free recycling for holidays trees. Decorations must be removed. Up to two trees are permitted for each vehicle.  The program is available until Jan. 22.  Information and links to Broward County parks that accept the trees are available on the  web site.

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Nov
14

Free Mugs & Events For Recycles Day

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Enjoy a bonus at Starbucks in Deerfield Beach for America Recycles Day. Deerfield Beach officials are partnering with Starbucks at 130 S. Federal Highway in Deerfield Beach to offer free reusable mugs  to folks who sign a recycling pledge.  The free mugs and free coffee in Deerfield Beach are 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. for America Reycles Day, …

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Jan
11

Free Christmas Tree Recycling

Several Broward parks offer free recycling for holidays trees. Up to two trees are permitted for each vehicle and all decorations must be removed. The program is available until Jan. 23, except Jan. 17. For information, phone 954-357-8177, or e-mail praglin@broward.org.

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Dec
24

Free Holiday Tree Recycling Programs

Recycle holiday trees through a free program offered at various parks. The bare trees are recycled into mulch for landscaping. The Broward Parks and Recreation Division’s Chip-A-Tree program accepts two trees per vehicle through Jan. 24 at various  parks. Most parks are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Tuesdays, Wednesdays and some holidays.  * Brian Piccolo Park, …

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Nov
06

Free Recycling Event at Library

For America Recycles Day , enjoy a free presentation entitled “Wonderful World of Waste.” The event features information about recycling and residential trash and includes prizes made from recycled materials. The presentation is 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 12 at the Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive, Coral Springs. From noon to 3 …

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May
29

Free Exterior Latex House Paint

Spruce up your home’s facade — without opening your wallet. Free exterior latex paint is available to residents as part of a local recycling program. The fresh gallons of recycled paint are blended from  a hodge-podge of leftovers dropped off at disposal sites for household hazardous waste. The paint is  free to residents who live in cities that participate in the …

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