In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened that day by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777.
Heavy Trash Junk
“Junk Waste” is defined as items such as furniture, appliances, and other bulky material. More info.
Recycling
The City of Houston is now accepting:
- Plastics #1-#5; #7 (Please Rinse & Drain): Plastic Bottles, Jars, Jugs, Tubs & Lids: milk, water, juice, soft drink, beer, Salad dressing, condiment, cooking oil, sauces, squeezable bottles & jars; Laundry & dishwashing detergent, medicine, mouthwash, cosmetic & shampoo bottles; cat litter jugs; yogurt, butter, margarine, ice cream (tubs & lids); coffee can lids
- Plastic Items Not Accepted: All #6 plastics (including Styrofoam), plastic bags, packaging material, meat food trays, food wrap, toys and furniture.
- corrugated cardboard
- newspapers
- telephone books
- envelopes
- home and office paper
- magazines
- used motor oil
Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. soldiers who died while in the military service.[1] First enacted to honor Union and Confederate soldiers following the American Civil War,[2] it was extended after World War I to honor Americans who have died in all wars.