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• McAllen Recycling Offers Options for Proper Christmas Tree Disposal Play Video

  December 27, 2019 6:21 PM

  MCALLEN – There are several ways you can get rid of your real Christmas tree. From dropping it off at your local sanitation department to reusing it, but in a different way. Nearly 200 trees are already inside the McAllen Compost Facility, an option officials say is for all... more »

• Employees Seek Answers after Sudden Termination at Port of Brownsville Recycling Play Video

  July 22, 2019 5:17 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Recycling employees at the Port of Brownsville didn't expect to start their Monday without a place to work. A letter of termination was posted Monday morning; all the tenants inside were not allowed in. Four lease termination letters posted and a tractor blocked customers and employees... more »

• Recycled Christmas Trees to Fortify Sand Dunes on South Padre Island Play Video

  January 12, 2019 4:57 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND - Residents who haven't gotten rid of their Christmas trees yet, may want to think about recycling them. Several valley cities are turning the trees into mulch, which will be used to fortify sand dunes on South Padre Island. CHANNEL 5's Cecilia Gutierrez spoke to... more »