Keep Midland Beautiful Newsletter
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Merry Christmas & Happy New year from the Board of Directors & Staff at Keep Midland Beautiful!
Christmas Week Recycling Locations & Times
Citizens' Collection Station (4100 Smith Road) will be open Dec. 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. They will be closed on December 24th and 25th for the Christmas holiday.
BRI (26 W. Industrial) will be open Dec. 20th, 21st, and 22nd. They will be closed on Dec. 23rd, 24th, and 25th for the Christmas holiday.
New Year's Week Recycling Locations & Time
Citizens' Collection Station (4100 Smith Road) will be open Dec. 28th, 29th, and 30th. They will be closed on December 31st and Jan. 1st for the New Year's holiday.
BRI (26 W. Industrial) will be open Dec. 27th through 30th. They will be closed on Dec. 31st. for the New Year's holiday.
Wrapping Paper is a Recycling NO-NO!
We CANNOT recycle wrapping paper in Midland. Put it in the trash, not the recycling bin.
Christmas Trees - Recycle or Not?
Cut Christmas trees can be mulched every year at Citizens Collection Station or at Hogan Park behind the Armory on Lamesa Road! Artificial trees are NOT recyclable.
Broken Christmas Lights?!
Good news!! Broken Christmas lights can be shipped and recycled here: Christmas Lights Recycling Program
Winter Watering A Tree
Established trees need a minimum of one inch of water over the entire root zone each month according to James Tuttle , KMB TreeKeeper member. James recommends an inch and a half be applied. He also recommends it is better to water all at one time rather than splitting up the amount watered over several days (1/2” Monday and 1/2” Thursday is the same on the water bill as 1” on Monday and it gets deeper and it doesn’t dry out as quickly) The ‘entire root zone’ is important so if you have large trees, that could mean watering large areas. New trees (up to two year old) need 10 gallons per inch caliper twice a week spring and summer and once a week fall and winter. Weather must be considered. Trees are an investment on your property as are your plants and turf. Be certain to take care of them this winter and pray for rain.
Become A Member!
Memberships start at $35 for individuals and include a discount card for plants and other merchandise at local nurseries. Your support shows our community you care about the quality of life in Midland and keeping our town clean and beautiful.
Fall Sweep Results 2021
- 50 participating groups
- 849 participating volunteers
- 5.6 TONS of trash picked up
Texas Recycles Day Results 2021
- 517 Vehicles came
- 27,251 lbs electronics
- 18,000 lbs of shredded documents
- 5,560 lbs of appliances
- 3000 lbs of tires
- 286 lbs of plastic
- 620 lbs of paper
- 6,231 lbs of cardboard
Treekeeper Planting 2021
Diamondback Energy partnered with the City of Midland, KMB & TreeKeepers to plant 65 new trees at Dunagan Park, located at 1000 E. Gist. They have also committed to planting 100 more trees at Midland parks in 2022!!
Keep Midland Beautiful
Don't forget we have our PowerPoint Presentations and videos on our website to help you learn more about recycling, litter prevention, waste management, natural resources, and water conservation. We are very happy to either come and educate in person or virtually, depending on your needs. You can request a presentation for your class, school, club, organization, or business today.
Email: kmb@keepmidlandbeautiful.org
Website: keepmidlandbeautiful.org
Location: 3500 North A Street, Ste. 1500, Midland, TX, USA
Phone: (432) 688-7745
Facebook: facebook.com/KeepMidlandBeautiful/
Twitter: @kmb_tweets