Keep Fort Worth Beautiful News & Events - October Edition





KFWB Masthead [ [link removed] ]
________________________________________________________________________







Upcoming Events

________________________________________________________________________



Sign up for the Glenwood Park cleanup!

*TOMORROW:*

*Saturday, October 21*

*9 a.m. - 12 p.m.*

"Glenwood Park Cleanup"

Community event. Includes volunteer litter cleanup, nature activities, door prizes, and community resources.

900 S Riverside Dr., 76108

Click here for more info or to register for this event [ [link removed] ]!

________________________________________________________________________



Learn more about the importance of recycling.

*November 15*

"America Recycles Day"

Watch for updates, events and activities coming up recognizing the importance and impact of recycling.

Learn more here [ [link removed] ].

Where are you tossing?

Can you recycle it?

Download the Fort Worth Garbage & Recycling app and use the Waste Wizard to?check whether or not something is recyclable. [ [link removed] ]




Bandalong Litter TrapTM installed in Lake Como

Bandalong Litter Trap installed in Lake Como.

Last month, the City of Fort Worth installed a Bandalong Litter TrapTM on the north end of Lake Como. This pilot project is an effort to protect the aesthetics and enjoyment of Lake Como Park. It is also a proactive initiative to reduce pollution in that watershed by capturing floating litter and debris that would otherwise move downstream,?connecting to the Trinity River.

The Bandalong uses the natural current of the waterway to guide water pollution into an easily accessible cage, where it can be removed. Not only does it allow for regular movement of aquatic wildlife, but it also improves aquatic ecosystems!

This project was a partnership between the City's Code Compliance, Environmental Services, Park & Recreation, and Neighborhood Services Departments, in conjunction with Stormwater Systems, Inc., with input from community groups.

The City of Fort Worth and Keep Fort Worth Beautiful believe in a holistic approach to litter control. The first step is stopping litter at its source:


* Bag the trash inside of your brown garbage cart
* Make sure your cart lid is fully closed. For repairs or replacements, call 817-392-1234?
* Put bins on the curb by 7 a.m. the day of pickup

Another step is?providing capture devices for litter that finds its way into the environment, like the Bandalong.

Learn more about this litter trap [ [link removed] ], its benefits, and how we can stop pollution in our waterways.






________________________________________________________________________



Thank you to our volunteers!

Volunteers citywide came together for Litter Stomp.

Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers for your assistance with the 2023 Neighborhood Litter Stomp! A total of 1,521 volunteers worked together this past Saturday, October 14, to clean and care for our community. Take a look at some of the stats our volunteers achieved:


* 45,800 pounds removed
* 4,963 volunteer hours
* 52 unique sites cleaned
* 19 neighborhoods participated

We appreciate everyone's amazing contributions! Ready for more litter-cleaning action? Organize a litter cleanup [ [link removed] ] in your neighborhood, school, or community park.?KFWB gives free cleanup supplies any day of the year. We also encourage you to mark your calendars for?our next big citywide cleanup, the Cowtown Great American Cleanup on March 23, 2024. Stay tuned for more details!

"To keep up-to-date on our programs and events, follow us on Facebook [ [link removed] ] or Twitter [ [link removed] ]!"

________________________________________________________________________



Volunteer-led cleanup spotlight

Volunteers removed a total of 718 pounds of litter from Quanah Parker Park and Gateway Park.

Cooler weather can result in more litter as residents begin to enjoy the outdoors at their community parks. Volunteer-led cleanups are one way to help combat this litter increase. Volunteers from RS Americas and Press Ganey recently removed a total of?*718 pounds* of litter from Quanah Parker Park and Gateway Park respectively. Thank you for your great work!

Gather your neighbors, friends, family, and colleagues and lead a litter cleanup today!?KFWB provides litter cleanup supplies all year long, including equipment for volunteers with disabilities.?Click here to learn more. [ [link removed] ]

________________________________________________________________________



Recycle right this fall season!

Reuse Halloween costumes and decorations, or toss them in the brown garbage cart.

?

Where are you tossing Halloween d?cor? Halloween lights can get tangled in sorting equipment at?recycling?facilities, and old costumes or seasonal d?cor cannot be recycled. So next time you are disposing of Halloween-themed items...W.A.I.T. and?donate?them, or put them in the?garbage?cart.



________________________________________________________________________



Old pumpkins and decorations can be a frightful sight after Halloween! If possible, compost your unpainted pumpkins. You can also easily dispose of pumpkins and hay bales by setting them at the curb in?yard bags?or in your?yard cart. Remove all decorations, lights, and candles from pumpkins. Secure hay bales with twine or rope - not wire.

Add pumpkins and hay bales to your yard waste collection.

________________________________________________________________________



America Recycles Day recognizes the importance and impact of recycling.

Look for recycling events and activities in November

On America Recycles Day - November 15 - the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes the importance and impact of recycling, which has contributed to American prosperity and the protection of our environment. The national recycling rate has increased from less than seven percent in 1960 to the?current rate of 32 percent [ [link removed] ]. An EPA study found that recycling and reuse activities in the United States accounted for 681,000 jobs and $37.8 billion in wages. Click here to learn more [ [link removed] ] and keep up-to-date with America Recycles Day events.

In Fort Worth residents work hard to recycle every day, but contamination rates are still high - around 30%! Contamination in recycling ruins surrounding items. There are also extra costs and emissions associated with sorting out non-accepted items, and sending them to the landfill. When recycling, don?t forget to think W.A.I.T. (Where Am I Tossing?), and when in doubt, throw it out!

Check whether or not something is recyclable [ [link removed] ] using the Waste Wizard.






________________________________________________________________________



Conserving water in your home is a team effort like football.
Don't fumble this fall

As autumn sweeps across the nation, it brings cooler temperatures and a shift in outdoor activities. Football season is in full swing, and as fans gather to cheer on their favorite teams, it is crucial to remember that fall water conservation is a team effort for all Fort Worth residents - just like football.

Much like a quarterback manages the game, responsible water usage requires strategic planning. Residents across the city worked hard to defend valuable water during a scorching summer season. With cool wet weather ahead, storing and saving water in our lakes and reservoirs are key factors of success, going into the fall months.

1. *When watering your lawn, adopt a "zone defense" approach*. Divide your yard into zones and water each area separately, ensuring that you are targeting specific zones effectively. This prevents over-saturation or unnecessary watering during your lawn?s hibernating months.

2. *Employing rain barrels is akin to executing a well-timed blitz*. These reservoirs collect rainwater during autumn showers, providing a free and sustainable source for watering plants. Like a surprise defensive move, rain barrels catch opponents off guard, offering a smart solution to conserve water.

3. *Engage in a two-minute drill for shorter showers*. Encourage family members to take quicker showers to save gallons of water each day. This fast-paced approach if an offensive tactic that will help keep reservoirs full. You can also?replace your old showerhead [ [link removed] ] with a WaterSense labeled model and save water, energy, and money.

By incorporating these fall water conservation strategies, you are not only supporting the environment but also exhibiting the teamwork and strategic thinking synonymous with football. So, let's huddle up and make every drop count this fall season!












The Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi removed 10 bags of litter from Eugene McCray Park.

Adopt-A-Spot spotlight

Shout out to the Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi for the fantastic work they did during their recent litter cleanup at their adopted spot, Eugene McCray Park at Lake Arlington! In just three hours, 30 volunteers removed 10 bags of litter from three miles of the roadway and the waterway.

Adopt-A-Spot volunteers help to keep their neighborhoods litter-free and enhance their communities.?Click here to learn more or join today! [ [link removed] ] [ [link removed] ]




Composting Corner

Got unpainted or untreated fall or Halloween pumpkins? Sign up for our?*Residential Food Waste Composting Program [ [link removed] ]*?and bring them to your closest food scraps collection site, along with your other food waste, to be composted.

All kinds of food waste are accepted - check out the full list here [ [link removed] ]!

The program recently added a convenient food scrap collection site at Diamond Hills Community Center! There is bound to be one near you too.?Visit our website [ [link removed] ] to find out where they are and to learn how the program works.

Avoid the landfill! Take your old pumpkins to be composted.





KFWB Logo [ [link removed] ]
?

Keep Fort Worth Beautiful [ [link removed] ]

*is a Keep America Beautiful affiliate.*

[email protected]

817-392-2046

FortWorthTexas.gov/KFWB [ [link removed] ]



________________________________________________________________________







social media generic

facebook [ [link removed] ]

Twitter [ [link removed] ]






Get Connected. Stay Informed.

Social Media [ [link removed] ]

"Copyright ? 2023 City of Fort Worth, All rights reserved."

You are receiving this email because you or a person in your organization requested updates from the City of Fort Worth.

SUBSCRIBER SERVICES:

Manage Subscriptions [ [link removed] ]?|?Unsubscribe All [ [link removed] ]?|?Help [ [link removed] ]

?

"Please note, by unsubscribing you are opting out of ALL email communications from the City of Fort Worth."



?



?

________________________________________________________________________

This email was sent to [email protected] using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: City of Fort Worth, Texas ? 200 Texas St ? Fort Worth, TX 76102 GovDelivery logo [ [link removed] ]
body .abe-column-block { min-height: 5px; } table.gd_combo_table img {margin-left:10px; margin-right:10px;} table.gd_combo_table div.govd_image_display img, table.gd_combo_table td.gd_combo_image_cell img {margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px;}