KAB Events Project Re-directory March-April Participating elementary schools collect phone books and compete against other classes to win a pizza party or a tree to plant on their campus.
Mrs. Mason's 3rd grade class at Johnston Elementary
Business Expo March 26, 2008
Don't Mess With Texas Trash-Off April 5, 2008 Texas’ signature event of the Great American Cleanup. Volunteers throughout the state remove litter from roadsides, city parks, neighborhoods, and waterways during this annual event organized by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and KTB.
Spring Clean for Abilene & Tire Amnesty Days April 10-12, 2008 Spring Clean is for cleaning out your yard, garage, attic, etc. (not for commercial businesses or major renovations of your home), The Environmental Recycling Center is open for 3 days (a Thursday, Friday and Saturday) to take furniture, mattresses, batteries, computers, household hazardous waste, common recyclables, bulky brush and tires. There are fees for computers/electronics and large tires and/or tires with rims. Only 8 residential passenger tires to a resident with proof of Abilene residence (current utility bill).
KAB Awards at Chamber Business After Hours May 15, 2008
School Supplies Recycling Last week of school in May Students bring school supplies to their schools to be picked up by Solid Waste Services and sorted over the summer by community volunteers to be made available at the Red House School Locker at the ERC. Adopt-A-Spot Month July Look for more information on how you, your family, your club, your employer...anyone! can be involved in adopting an area in Abilene.
Keep Texas Beautiful Conference June 24-27, 2008, Irving Texas, Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas
Cigarette Litter Prevention Campaign August
Lake Fort Phantom Cleanup Day September 13, 2008 Myrtle and Tree Sale September or October 2008
Pollution Prevention Week September 17-23, 2007 Fall Clean & Tire Amnesty Days October 9-11, 2008
Make A Difference Day October 25, 2008
Texas Recycles Day November 15, 2007
Recycle Christmas December 26th - January 18th Three (3) sites this year: Environmental Recycling Center, 2209 Oak St Water tower at Buffalo Gap and Rebecca The vacant lot north of KRBC on Hartford St. Entry must be made from Hartford St. ***Any Christmas tree left at the curb or in the alley will be thrown away.
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