After presents are given and boxes are unpacked, the boxes themselves become an avenue for thieves to identify potential targets. By recycling boxes at permanent recycling drop-off sites, home owners lower the risk of criminal activity.
The Sustainability & Environmental Services(SES) department, in conjunction with Police, encourages home owners consider using the eight permanent recycling drop-off stations located throughout the Plano. It’s an optional means to recycle any large cardboard boxes from holiday gift-giving.
“Not only is this environmentally friendly, but it supports crime prevention,” said Robert Smouse, manager, SES. “Taking boxes to a recycling station lowers the risk of thieves knowing about new items in the home, such as televisions and computers. Otherwise, once placed outside for collection the boxes serve as an attractive, curbside advertisement for what is inside your home.”
Recycling boxes at the drop-off stations is simple. All unrecyclable material, such as polystyrene (Styrofoam) and plastic wrap, must be removed prior to placing the cardboard in the container. Flatten or break down boxes, along with chipboard packaging, before placing material into the provided containers. No material should be left outside of the container in order to reduce loose debris and accommodate collection services.
The City of Plano’s eight permanent recycling stations are located at the following sites:
- Allied Waste Services, 4200 E. 14th St., Plano 75074
- Chase Oaks Church, 281 Legacy Dr., Plano 75023
- Davis Library, 7501 N. Independence Pkwy., Plano 75025
- One Community Church, 2400 State Hwy. 121, Plano 75025
- Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Rd., Plano 75075
- Harrington Library, 1501 E. 18th St., Plano 75074
- Parr Library, 6200 Windhaven Pkwy., Plano 75093
- Plano Municipal Center, 1520 K Ave., Plano 75074
If a recycling container is full, please report it to Environmental Waste Services at (972) 769-4150. For more information about recycling and holiday collections, visit livegreeninplano.com.
