Get a fresh start to the new school year. Clear the clutter from the kids' rooms and all around the house before they head back to class. The summer Chunk Your Junk will be held Saturday, August 22 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The location is 6616 Walnut St. Entry is allowed from southbound First Street only. Other entries to the drop off location will be closed. For directions to the facility, go online to FriscoTexas.gov/recycle
and click on the "Chunk Your Junk" logo to view a map of the drop-off route.
The following items can be brought for safe disposal, recycling, or donation. In order to reduce idling time, the items are listed in the order which they can be unloaded at the event. Please load your vehicle accordingly:
documents for shredding
cardboard
metal and appliances*
yard waste, limbs, and untreated wood for mulching
fencing, Styrofoam, other trash
household chemicals, paint, gasoline, oil, batteries, pesticides
computers, printers, cell phones, other e-waste
old clothes, furniture, books, for donation
The city will accept one television per household, per visit at no charge. Televisions must have a 36 inch screen or smaller to be accepted. There is no cost to residents, but you must show your current driver's license with a Frisco address as well as a copy of your current water bill to prove
residency. In fact, a driver's license and current water bill are required for all chemical, electronic and appliance items dropped off. *There is also a $40 charge for all appliances and items requiring Freon extraction. That fee will be applied to your next utility bill.
A free paper shredding service will also be on site to safely recycle unwanted documents. There is a four-box limit per household, with box size not to exceed 12" W x 15.5" L x 10.5" H. We cannot accept commercial paperwork.
Show up early! This popular program sponsored by the City of Frisco Environmental Services Division continues to grow in popularity. In order to provide the best service, no vehicles will be allowed in line after 11:30 a.m. to make sure everyone already in line can make it through the
drop-off stations by the time the event ends at noon.
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City of Frisco Holds Chunk your Junk!
- 21 August 2009
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Just a Friendly Reminder
- 18 August 2009
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The new law prohibiting the use of cell phones in school zones was passed into law during the last legislative session and goes into effect September 1. The law prohibits drivers from using hand held cell phones in school zones except during emergencies when calls for police, fire, or medical assistance are required. Motorists are allowed to make calls and use cell phones when stopped in the school zone or while using a hands-free device.
Signs will be posted throughout The City of Frisco at the entrances to all school zones reminding citizens of the new law. The use of a hand held cell phone in a school zone is a Class C Misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of up to $200.
Frisco police are dedicated to ensuring safe driving in all school zones and hope that motorists do their part to make this school year a safe one
for the students.
Volunteers Needed This Saturday in Frisco
- 18 August 2009
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In Frisco, 'yellow and blue' gets greener this Saturday, August 22. Volunteers are still needed to help the City of Frisco staff spread 225 tons of mulch around landscaping at IKEA, 7171 IKEA Drive.\
The mulch is made from tree debris collected following a June storm.
Mulch will be placed around landscaping in the parking lots, as well as the area underneath the 'Welcome to Frisco' sign. Volunteers, of all ages, are welcome to help the Environmental Services and Parks divisions, beginning at 7:15 a.m. Volunteers will stage in the southwest parking lot.
Staff encourages volunteers to bring their own gloves, rakes and shovels; however, staff will have gardening tools on site, as well. To volunteer, contact Kris Daniel, volunteer coordinator, 972-292-5078 or
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New Spray Park Open in Frisco
- 18 August 2009
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Don’t hang up those swim suits for the summer just yet. The newest addition to summer fun in Frisco is now open! A new spray ground has opened at Bi Centennial Park, next to the popular Frisco Commons Park. It is recommended that those visiting the new spray ground use the parking lot available at Frisco Commons Park (8000 McKinney Road).
Phase I of this spray ground includes multiple aquatic elements for children to enjoy while cooling off from the summer heat, landscaping and benches for seating. Phase II additions which will take place in 2010 include: pavilions/shelters, restrooms and additional parking.
Bi Centennial becomes the third park in Frisco to have a spray ground feature located within the park. Other parks featuring spray grounds include JR Newman Park, located at 8211 Twin Falls Drive and Shepherds Glen, located at 12012 Shepherds Hill Drive.
The spray parks are all free to the public and are open every day from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
For more information about our spray grounds, visit our website at FriscoFun.org or call 972-292-6500.
Wal-Mart vs. Citizens Defending Frisco Comp Plan
- 04 August 2009
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Tonight’s Frisco City Council meeting promises to be a passionate battle between deep pocketed Wal-Mart and citizens who are defending the city’s 2006 award winning Comprehensive Plan.
Will the city council vote to bring in Wal-Mart because of the current economy, ignoring the much heralded comp plan that details the problems of such a development at its proposed location? After finger-pointing at Plano, Richardson and Carrollton, specifically, for making bad decisions for which they are now “suffering” (Chapter 1, 2006 Comp Plan, p 1.84), will Frisco’s current leaders now do the same?
City Council meeting begins at 6:30
Wal-Mart issue expected to begin at 7:30
FriscoFirst.org
— the neighborhood organization created to combat this Special Use Permit — will attend and present.Last Updated on Tuesday, 04 August 2009 15:17