Public Information Office
210 S. McDonald St. Suite 540
McKinney, TX  75069

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Leigh Hornsby, Public Information Officer
972-548-4772
publicrelations@co.collin.tx.us

September 5, 2003

Public Service Announcement

Collin County continues to operate garbage collection sites this weekend

(McKinney, TX) -Collin County is continuing to provide residents with garbage collection drop-off sites. The convenience centers operate on the first Saturday of each month.

The hours of operation are 8 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The sites are located at FM 1778 and Business 78 in Copeville, at FM 3356 and FM 455 in Weston and at C.R. 400 and FM 982 in Princeton, which is the busiest site.

There is no charge for Collin County residents who use the sites, but they will be required to show proof of residence. The county accepts general debris such as boards, limbs, mattresses and furniture. The county also accepts freon-charged appliances if the freon recovery certification is attached. Residents may also deposit six vehicle tires per household per year.

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