 | Recycle Used Cooking Oil
The proper disposal of fryer oil is essential. Once the oil is cool, carefully pour or scrape the oil into a container no larger than 5 gallons and apply a tight-fitting, screw-top lid. Call (972) 721-2232 for pick up. Free plastic funnels are available to residents to pour oil back into containers. There is a limit of one per household. Call (972) 721-2772. Read more |
| Burn Wise for Safer, Healthier Winter
As smoke begins wafting from chimneys in cooler parts of the country, homeowners are starting the first fires of the home-heating season. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants homeowners to learn before they burn this winter. Read more |
 | 18th Annual Trinity Trash Bash a Rainy Success
Despite a weather forecast of “100% chance of rain,” over 400 volunteers arrived at Irving City Hall early Saturday morning to conduct the 18th annual Trinity Trash Bash. For the second year in a row, rain forced volunteer registration and exhibitors to seek the shelter of the city parking garage, but the teams of cleanup crews braved the elements and set out to collect litter from historic downtown and surrounding areas. Read more |
| All Aboard DART's New Green Line to the State Fair
Being green just got easier. Did you know that DART trains have the same emissions as a golf cart, which is next to nothing and use 23.7% less energy per passenger mile than a typical car? Beginning Friday, Sept. 25, its all aboard DART's new Green Line to the State Fair of Texas. Read more |
| Irving Wins Big at KTB Conference
Several Irving organizations and city departments were honored at the Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) awards held in Houston. “At the KTB Conference in June, several of our partners were recognized by Keep Texas Beautiful for their efforts in furthering the mission of KTB and KIB”, said Randy Boatright, President of Keep Irving Beautiful. Read more |
| Stay Connected with Irving on Twitter
Follow the City of Irving on Twitter and receive instant updates on city happenings. Visit www.twitter.com/thecityofirving to see the latest news, events, updates and tips. Users can have text messages sent to their cell phones so they can receive the latest anytime, anywhere. Need a Twitter account? Sign up at www.twitter.com |
| New West Irving Library to Provide More Services to Residents
Expanded library services will be available to residents in west and central Irving as plans for a new standalone facility begin to take shape. The West Irving Library will replace the city’s Northwest and Southwest library storefronts. Construction on the 25,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art library is set to begin this December. Read more |
| Did you know Irving has a Material Exchange?
The City of Irving has a free on-line listing service for Irving residents who have items they no longer need, but could be used by others called Irving's Material Exchange. The program matches residents who have household items to dispose of with local individuals who can use them. Read more |
| Telephone Directories: Recycle and “Opt Out”
Did you know over 500 million telephone directories are printed every year? That is nearly two books for every person in the country. Irving accepts telephone directories for recycling through curbside collection and at the drop-off recycling centers. Consumers can take a stand and opt out to reduce the impact on the environment. Read more |
| Independence Day Activities and Greening Your Summer
The city’s annual Independence Day Parade will begin at 9 a.m. July 4 in downtown Irving. Immediately following the parade, a patriotic program will be held at Heritage Park. Irving’s Firecracker Fourth patriotic concert and fireworks will be held the evening of July 4 in Las Colinas’ Williams Square. Green Is the New Red, White, and Blue - tips on how to green your summer. Read more |
| Television Recycling Opportunities
Due to the June 12 digital television transition, following are opportunities for residents to recycle televisions. Read more |
| Residents Reminded to Help Reduce Ozone Pollution
Ozone season in the Dallas/Fort Worth area runs through October. What is ozone and what can be done to reduce ozone pollution? Ozone is a gas that occurs in the Earth’s upper atmosphere and at ground level. It can be good or bad, depending on where it is found. Read more |
| Bike Lane Pilot Program
The city’s first shared motor vehicle/bicycle lanes (sharrows) are open on the eastbound and westbound lanes of Sixth Street between MacArthur Boulevard and Hastings Street. This test installation will be monitored for safety and to determine acceptance by both motorists and bicyclists. Read more |
| Shoppers can Save Energy, Save Water, and Save Money on Memorial Day Weekend
At a press conference at the Texas State Capitol on May 19, State Senator Rodney Ellis, State Representative Lon Burnam, the Texas Retailers Association, and the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club reminded prospective appliance shoppers to take advantage this Memorial Day weekend of the sales tax holiday on energy efficient appliances. Read more |
| "Green" Houses Video If you want to save money you may want to consider buying an environmentally friendly house or you may want to make upgrades to your existing home. City source's Starlene Stringer explains. Green Videos |
| New Irrigation Standards
New irrigation standards have been adopted that focus on water conservation. The regulations, which are based on state requirements include standards for new systems, sensors and violations. Read more |
| “Think Green…Be Green” Video
This video offers every day tips on how you can be kinder to the planet. This episode features lessons on “green” yard maintenance, adding a rain/freeze sensor to your sprinkler system and composting advice from local experts. Green Videos |
| Earth Hour
The City of Irving actively participates and develops programs which support conservation of energy and water as well as waste reduction. In support of the World Wildlife Federation’s Earth Hour, the city encourages residents and businesses to conserve energy for one hour by turning lights off on Saturday, March 28, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. local time. Irving is making a commitment to finding solutions. To learn more, click here |
| Keep Irving Beautiful Offers Green Event Program
To reduce litter at special events, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) assists organizations with recycling and trash disposal through its Green Event Program. KIB works with event coordinators to determine the number of trash and recycle containers, and volunteers needed to help monitor the event. Read more |
| Drop-Off Recycling Center Relocation
One of Irving's drop-off recycling centers has been relocated to the westside of the parking lot, located at 3000 Rock Island Road. Irving has three full-service recycling center locations. Read more |
| 2009 Eco-Calendar
Get a free eco-calendar filled with information, tips and a schedule of classes about ways to take care of the environment. Copies are available at City Hall, public libraries and recreation centers. Read more |
| Irving First Texas City to Launch Computer Reuse Program
The City of Irving is the first municipality in Texas and the second in the U.S. to implement a computer reuse program in which city-owned computer equipment is donated free of charge to low- and moderate- income families and nonprofit organizations. Read more |
| City Fleet Goes Green, Receives Award
With a fleet of 1,200 vehicles, the City of Irving continues to look at ways to conserve fuel through a variety of green efforts. Here are a few examples of what the city is doing and the recognition received. Read more |
