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Farmers Branch committee reports 117 toilet replacements, boosts irrigation rebate; schedules tree giveaway and recycling events
Summary
Staff told the committee about recent water-rebate activity, an increased irrigation-checkup rebate, volunteer needs for a Nov. 8 tree giveaway and other community collection events including an Oct. 25 shredding/electronics recycling day.
City sustainability staff told the Farmers Branch Sustainability Committee the city has approved 117 toilet replacements and 14 irrigation checkup applications under the water-rebate program, and staff recommended raising the irrigation-checkup rebate from $50 to $75 to incentivize more participation.
Alex, a city staff member, said the irrigation-checkup rebate increase "should cover almost all of the irrigation audit depending on what company you use" and that staff will update the online application and marketing materials. Alex also said the city has…
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