Green City Programs

The city of Grand Prairie's governmental mission includes reducing greenhouse gas (GG) emissions by encouraging the recycling, remanufacturing and reuse of existing materials, appliances, vehicles and facilities and using "green" technologies and operating to enhance the public welfare and protect the environment for the wellbeing and benefit of the citizens, and future generations of Grand Prairie.

Classes and Events

Discover the classes and events offered by the city to help you learn to be green!

Conservation Programs

Learn about each of the conservation programs in the City of Grand Prairie.

Energy Saving

Find out how the city promotes energy saving practices for businesses, transportation, vehicles and energy sources.

Environmental

Learn about the programs and regulations the city has in place to protect the environment.

Greener Parks

Get information about the ways the City of Grand Prairie is contributing to greener parks.

Recycling at Events

Have an event coming up? Request the Trash Basher, a trailer designed as a drop-off location for recyclable materials.

Commercial Hazardous Waste

The city of Grand Prairie does not accept commercial hazardous waste at the City landfill or at household hazardous waste collection events.

To dispose of commercial hazardous waste, please visit the TCEQ website.

Related Information: Hazardous Waste Regulations (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)

Illegal Dumping

What is illegal dumping?

Illegal dumping is the dumping of waste materials such as household trash, roofing shingles or other debris on a property that is not licensed as a waste disposal site. (Refer to Ord. No. 7328, § 3, 1-3-06 and Ord. No. 7973, § 2, 7-7-09.)

How do I report illegal dumping?

Report illegal dumping in Grand Prairie by calling the City of Grand Prairie’s Illegal Dumping Hotline at 972-237-8064.

The North Central Texas Council of Governments also operates an Illegal Dumping Hotline: Call 1-888-335-DUMP (3867), and the appropriate authorities will be alerted. The NCTCOG's hotline is for illegal dumping in the following counties: Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell, Tarrant and Wise.

 

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