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Welcome to the Pharr Recycling Center…

Pharr Greener on the Other Side Newsletter (January 2012) CLICK HERE

FIND OUT WHAT IS HAPPENING THIS EARTH DAY 2012

at our CALENDAR OF EVENTS PAGE!!!

Together we can make a difference!


To sign up for our curbside services please fill out this form.Curbside Service Request Form and fax it to:(956)223-2578 or email us at Pharrgreenstars@pharr-tx.gov. We will take your request under consideration.Your business or school must be located in Pharr and produce enough recyclables for curbside services. Your business may be placed on a waiting list,  service and must be approved by the Public Works Director, Roy Garcia.

Click this link : http://www.pharr-tx.gov/departments/public-works/pharr-recycling-center/accepted-items for a  description on what we accept

  • Cardboard (flattened)
  • Paper
  • Magazines
  • Clean plastic (coded # 1  & #2 only)
  • Glass
  • Metal
  • Steel
  • Ink jet/toner cartridges (no drums or ribbons)
  • Non alkaline batteries and E-waste(limited)
  • Christmas trees  for mulch
  • Tires (limit of 5 per household)

To download environmental education lesson plans  go to our educators down-loadable page at:http://www.pharr-tx.gov/departments/public-works/pharr-recycling-center/fun-facts

Make a difference in your community by minimizing waste and help us prevent illegal dumping by reporting it to the Pharr Police Department or Code Compliance at Pharr City Hall as soon possible. For more information on going green go to: greenliving.suite101.com or Earth911.org. To schedule an environmental presentation at your school or if you would like to know how you can save energy and money at your place of work, call us today for a free environmental education presentation  and we can show you exactly how you can save money, energy and resources.



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Members of the State of Texas Alliance for Recycling- (STAR) RGV Chapter

STAR Mission

The mission of the State of Texas Alliance for Recycling promotes and enhances  recycling and diversion activities in the State of Texas.We will accomplish this by fostering communication and the exchange of information regarding recycling among professionals, organizations,governmental entities, and individuals; by complementing and coordinating recycling initiatives; and acting as a clearinghouse.

Keep Texas Beautiful Affiliate City

The City of Pharr is an affiliate  of Keep Texas Beautiful and helps support the goals of helping to educate the community to help them take responsibility in helping to prevent liter, increase environmental awareness and increase waste minimization practices in an effort to help beautify our community.