Solid Waste Ordinance Revisions Help Address Concerns

50-Year-Old Ordinance Gets Much Needed Update, Plans Continue for Solid Waste Services Assessment

City leadership is working on updating the solid waste ordinance while the professional municipal solid waste collection study and rate analysis moves forward. The ordinance revisions align with the current guidelines established in October 2022 and will help solid waste team members and residents by standardizing the existing collection model. The revised solid waste ordinance would go into effect late summer/early fall.

The ordinance revisions include a variety of updates, such as weight and number of trash bags that can be placed out each collection day, times in which materials should be placed out for collection and that bags must be tied/closed. There will be no limit on the number of leaf and grass clipping bags; however, hired landscapers/ tree trimmers must dispose of the material produced by their work.

Public readings of the proposed ordinance revisions are planned for the City Council meetings on Aug.3 and Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. at Irving City Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd.

A full overview of the solid waste ordinance will be shared once approved by City Council.

The ordinance revisions help bring structure to collection service and provide the necessary framework to address many of the concerns regarding solid waste collections. The ordinance revisions do not impact the ongoing discussion regarding the future solid waste collection model that will be determined once the study is complete next year. For questions regarding the ordinance, contact the Solid Waste Services Department at (972) 721-8059.

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Back to School: Drive Smart, Keep Kids Safe

School is back in session this month, and residents are reminded that the use of cellphones while driving in active school zones is prohibited. Motorists cannot engage in calls by talking, dialing or listening on a hand-held mobile device, nor can they enter or read text or email messages.

This includes:

Movie Night Fridays In September At Heritage Park

Movies on Main returns to Heritage Park, 217 S. Main St., Friday nights in September. Grab blankets and lawn chairs, and enjoy a family friendly movie under the stars! Movies start at 7:30 p.m. and will include Spanish subtitles.

Come early, and grab a bite to eat in the Irving Heritage District or from one of the on-site food vendors.

MOVIE LINEUP

Friday Nights | 7:30 p.m.

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Sept. 1: E.T. 1982 (PG)

Sept. 8: The Bad Guys 2022 (PG)

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 Sept. 15: Super Mario Bros. 2023 (PG)

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Sept. 22: Vivo 2021 (PG)

Visit IrvingEvents.org or scan the QR code for more information. 

AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM AT RECREATION CENTERS

Register now for one of Irving’s recreation centers after-school programs. Students in elementary school will participate in a variety of activities including homework time, gym games and crafts in a safe, supervised setting.

The programs are offered on school days between the hours of 3:15 to 6 p.m. Check the nearest neighborhood recreation center below for participating schools or to register in person.

 Cimarron Park Recreation Center 201 Red River Trail, (972) 910-0702 cellphones electronic communications devices Violation of the ordinance is a Class C misdemeanor. Motorists can use hands-free devices to talk legally on their in zones. Drivers may also use their cellphones in certain emergency situations including fire, police

The cost is $180 per six weeks. Weekly payment