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Sustainability & Public Health Department
For the protection of Farmers Branch citizens and their future, the Department of Sustainability and Public Health in coordination with other departments and agencies, provides programs to protect public health and safety, promote animal welfare, and engage the community in sustainable practices.
Animal Services Division
- For location and hours of operation go to Animal Shelter webpage.
- Removal of stray animals
- Public education programs
- Animal bite investigations
- Return of pets to owners
- Nuisance complaints
- Dangerous animal complaints
- Quarantine animals
- Removal of dead animals
- Loan of animal traps
- Trap Neuter Release Program (TNR) for feral cats
Environmental Health Division
- Mosquito Control
- Food Establishment Inspections
- Environmental Investigations and Abatement
- Commercial Pool & Spa Inspections
- Stormwater Management Program
- Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment
Go to the Farmers Branch Public Health webpage for information about Immunization and Well Child Clinics conducted by Dallas County Health & Human Services and available to Farmers Branch residents.
External websites:
- Dallas County Health & Human Services
- Texas Department of State Health Services
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention
For additional information about Covid19 including testing locations please go to the Dallas County Health & Human Services website. External Link: Dallas County Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates and Information
Solid Waste Division
- Residential Garbage Collection
- Residential Recycling
- Landfill Operations
- Landfill gas to energy development
Stormwater Quality
- Farmers Branch Stormwater Management Plan
- Creeks and Urban Runoff
- Farmers Branch Drainage Basins
- Healthy Creeks
- Grow Zones
- Stormwater and Erosion
- Stormwater to Drinking Water
- Lawn and Yard Maintenance
Sustainability
- Brush Diversion Program
- Water Conservation Tips
- Safe & Sound Housing Empowerment Program
- Trails & Parks Maps
- Walking & Jogging Trails
- Trinity River Paddle Trail
- Fixit Bicycle Stations
- Bike Safey & Education
- Trail Master Plan
Contacts & Concerns
Comments and concerns can be called in or e-mailed to the Sustainability and Public Health staff.
- Animal services programs email or call 972.919.8770
- Food program, mosquito control information, and pool program information email or call 972.919.2539
- Storm water quality or creek water quality issues email to 972.919.2597
- For Trash, Recycling, Brush or Bulky Collections email or call 972.919.2597
- For all other questions and concerns, email or call 972.919.1408