Title
Proclamation for Texas Recycles Day
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life on McKinney
(5C: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements in the City of McKinney)
MEETING DATE: November 3, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
CONTACT: Steve Tilton, Assistant City Manager
Ryan Gillingham, Director of Public Works
Eric Hopes, Senior Environmental Services Manager
Sujata Gautam, Sustainability Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: No action
ITEM SUMMARY: This proclamation recognizes November 15, 2026, as Texas Recycles Day in McKinney and encourages residents and businesses to recycle correctly, reduce waste, and support the City's sustainability goals through responsible materials management.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Texas Recycles Day is celebrated annually on November 15 in conjunction with America Recycles Day to promote responsible recycling, waste reduction, and the conservation of natural resources.
• Recycling conserves natural resources, reduces energy and water consumption, diverts valuable materials from landfills, and supports jobs and economic opportunities.
• Recycling contamination remains a significant challenge for recycling programs. Improperly discarded items can damage equipment and compromise recyclable materials, making public education and awareness of local recycling guidelines essential to improving recycling outcomes.
• The City of McKinney has secured a second grant from The Recycling Partnership to better understand local recycling habits through smart technology and educate residents on how to recycle right.
• These efforts, together with community feedback and the City's Commercial and Multi-Family Recycling Study, support the goals of McKinney's Sustainability Roadmap to increase recycling participation and diversion while reducing contamination.
• The City of McKinney works in partnership with Frontier Waste Solutions, its waste and recycling collection provider, and Circular Services, its recycling processing partner, to advance responsible materials management. Representatives from both organizations will be present for the proclamation. Through these partnerships, the City looks forward to increasing the collection of recyclable materials while reducing residual waste requiring disposal.
• The proclamation encourages residents and businesses to recycle correctly, The proclamation encourages residents and businesses to recycle correctly, reduce waste, and support a more resource-efficient and fiscally responsible community.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY: N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A