Irving Solid Waste Services Moves Forward with Assessment

Irving City Council has given the green light for staff to issue a Request for Proposal to conduct a professional municipal solid waste collection study and rate analysis.

The consultant will assess various options for Irving’s Solid Waste Services (SWS) collections model and provide data, analysis and recommendations for what might best fit the future needs of the community. The report will take approximately nine months to complete.

The selected firm will perform an operational assessment on the current and alternative collection methods for trash, recycling, brush/bulky, special waste and leaves/grass clippings to include associated rate analysis and forecasting.

Alternative collection methods to be examined include:

 Once per week vs. twice per week of hybrid collections residents choose bags or carts (trash and recycling), and collections are performed with rear-load trucks equipped with tippers.

 Once per week vs. twice per week of fully automated collections (trash and recycling).

 Twice per week manual bag collections of trash (including leaves/grass clippings and special waste).

The study will also include a transition plan for alternative collection methods, an analysis of the impact on landfill life and the impact on recycling participation.

More information will be shared as the assessment moves forward. Visit CityofIrving.org/SWS for more information about Irving solid waste collections. 

Deter Critters with a Simple Tip

Animals will avoid trash at the curb with a common household item: ammonia. Prior to taking trash and recycling to the curb, place a paper towel soaked with ammonia inside the bag to help deter animals. Ammonia is an effective method for repelling rats, raccoons, opossums and other small animals with its pungent smell.

Campion Trail Moves into Final Stages of Completion

In 2025, Campion Trail will be complete. The trail system is part of the regional DFW Discovery Trail, which runs 66 miles through five cities in North Texas: Fort Worth, Arlington, Grand Prairie, Dallas and Irving.

Construction of Irving’s Campion Trail began in 1996, and since then, 15.5 miles of the trail have been installed. Now, the final three phases of the project are slated for completion in 2024 and 2025.

The final components of the project include Phase 1A, which is about 0.9 miles of trail, one bridge and boardwalk, and three low-water crossings. Phase 1B, which runs along Frazier Dam between Irving and Dallas, will include 1.6 miles of trail, two bridges, three lowwater crossings and one boardwalk. Phase 2 will include 2.8 miles of trail, three bridges and four boardwalks.

Phase 1A is budgeted for $1.5 million, Phase 1B for about $2.75 million and Phase 2 for about $6.5 million.

Construction is expected to begin in July for Phase 1A. Phases 1B and 2 will begin in 2024.

For more information on the trail system, visit CityofIrving.org/Campion

Visit CityofIrving.org/IrvingInvests for more information on the city’s ongoing infrastructure initiatives. 

Keeler Park Improvements Underway

The City of Irving has begun construction on the Keeler Park Improvement Project, which will transform one of the oldest parks in the area. Among the anticipated improvements are a quarter-mile trail, pickleball courts, expanded parking and energy-efficient lighting throughout the park. The $1.2 million project also includes expanding the existing playground, which will feature swings, exercise equipment and covered picnic tables.

Irving residents have expressed excitement about the Keeler Park improvements. The inclusion of lighted pickleball courts and other recreational opportunities has garnered a positive response from the community. The project’s green approach to enhancing the park's amenities, such as expanded parking and the installation of energy-efficient lighting, will create a more enjoyable and sustainable space.

Recognizing Keeler Park's historical value to the city, the improvement project aims to preserve the existing pavilion while adding modern amenities. The expansion of the playground area will further enhance the park's appeal to families and outdoor enthusiasts.

Completion is expected in early 2024, weather permitting.

The investment will transform Keeler Park into a premier recreational destination for Irving residents and visitors.