Spring Cleaning?
As the weather turns nicer, we naturally begin cleaning out our closets, garages and storage sheds to make way for summer. Please use the following tips to properly dispose of your items.
Hazardous Materials
If you can't make it to one of the two annual HazMat Collection days, visit the Environmental Collection Center (ECC) in east Fort Worth. All you need is proof of residency. For a complete list of what the Crud Cruiser and the ECC will accept, please visit www.euless.org/hazmat or call 817-685-1410.
Recycle/Freecycle
One man's trash is another man's treasure. The Freecycle network is an excellent example of that. With a mission to build a worldwide gifting movement that reduces waste, saves precious resources and eases the burden on our landfills, Freecycle is a great alternative to throwing items in the trash. Freecycle allows members to post specific items to give away or specific items they need. Log on and join the HEB Freecycle group. Share your abundance while de-cluttering your home, and also by seeing what free options are out there before you open your wallet and buy more stuff.
Brush and Yard Clippings
Spring is a great time of year to start a compost bin! When the weather turns warmer, we tend to get out in our yards and “clean-up” from the winter months. Between the mowing, raking and pruning that takes place, you will have more than enough components for a healthy compost pile. A compost bin can be easily made by visiting a (Euless!) home improvement store. You can determine the best bin for you by visiting www.euless.org/composting. Place your compost bin out of direct sunlight if possible. Alternate layers of carbon and nitrogen and moisten as they are added. Mix the layers with a garden fork or a rake and moisten any dry ingredients. After about a week, use a garden fork and stir the ingredients up to aerate the pile. Keep the pile moist, but not soaking wet. Repeat for about four weeks and let the pile cure for two weeks before using. Enjoy!
