local environmental services (Plano, TX)



Plano, Texas
Plano enjoys a reputation as one of the most desirable cities to live and work in. Plano was recently named as one of the “Safest Cities in America” and “Best Run Cities in America” by Law Street Media and 24/7 Wall Street respectively. 

  • Emergency Management
The City of Plano Department of Emergency Management (DEM) is responsible for the planning, coordination and preparedness of available resources for the alleviation of, response to and recovery from all-hazards involving storm or natural disasters, technological or man-made catastrophes and other emergencies.

  • Environmental Health and Sustainability

The Environmental Health & Sustainability Department strives to educate and engage the community through excellent service delivery that protects health and promotes a sustainable environment. Through the work of two Divisions, Environmental Health and Sustainability and Environmental Education, the department promotes wellness, works to prevent disease and pollution in the community, and educates and engages our residents in sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. Our vision: Healthy People. Healthy Environment. Sustainable Community.
  • Environmental Waste Services
Plano's Environmental Waste Services Department is committed to keeping Plano clean and beautiful. Find out more information about residential trash and recycling, collection schedules, bulky waste, yard trimmings, household chemicals disposal and the Adopt-A-Highway program on this page.

  •  Plano Fire-Rescue

Plano Fire-Rescue is committed to protecting and enhancing the quality of life in Plano through a comprehensive program of fire and medical services directed toward public safety. Plano Fire-Rescue has many accreditations including: The Commission on Fire Accreditation, International (CFAI), Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) and the Insurance Services Office (ISO). 

Recycling programs in Plano city are surprising me. The city, people, and business are committed to the recycling programs, established in 1999, Commercial Recycling programs have helped hundreds of Plano businesses conserve resources. As Plano nears commercial build-out, increased utilization of waste diversion programs for new and existing businesses is a pivotal part of program success.With the commitment of local businesses, Commercial Recycling has increased the city’s diversion rate from 5% in 1999 to over 40%. The commercial sector accounts for over 70% of Plano's solid waste material, and progress is achieved through four main programs: Construction and Demolition Recycling, Organic Recycling, Single-Stream Recycling, and Green Business Certification.

Comments

  1. UnknownMarch 11, 2018 at 5:25 PM

    It is interesting that your local environmental health department includes fire-rescue. I wonder if that is unique to Texas? I have not heard of that topic specifically included in any local Public Health Departments in California.

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  2. Brittany AMarch 12, 2018 at 10:41 PM

    Plano sounds like a great place to live. It seems that they will continue to be great because of all of their successes.

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