In observance of the Labor Day holiday, there will be no residential trash, curbside recycling or brush/bulky collection Monday, Sept. 5. In addition, the following facilities will be closed: ● City Hall ● Heritage Aquatic Center ● Hunter Ferrell Landfill ● Irving Archives and Museum ● Irving Arts Center ● Irving public libraries ● North Lake Natatorium ● Recreation centers
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City Holiday/No Trash Collection
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SEPTEMBER 2022 / VOL 29 / NO 09
A N O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E C I T Y O F I R V I N G
Interim Changes to Solid Waste Services Begin Oct. 1 Residential Collection for Trash, Recycling, Brush & Bulky Adjusted to Meet Demand Effective Oct. 1, Irving Solid Waste Services (SWS) collection schedule, guidelines and fees will be adjusted to continue providing residential trash, recycling, brush and bulky service while a permanent plan is developed. The city’s interim collection plan addresses the ongoing staffing shortage while providing scheduled pick up of residential refuse to ensure consistent, ongoing service. In the meantime, a consultant will assess viable options for Irving’s permanent SWS collections model that best fits the future needs of the community.
4 Cubic Yards of Brush = Size of 4 Washing Machines
The SWS collections assessment is anticipated to take up to a year to complete and considers all possible service models that would meet Irving’s needs. There will be an opportunity for residents to provide public input on collection service. Once complete, the assessment results will be presented to City Council, who will determine the best service model for SWS collections moving forward. 4'
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Max Length 4 Feet & Max Weight 50 Pounds
Interim Schedule Beginning Oct. 1
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Note: There will no longer be twice per week trash collection. ● All trash, recycling, brush and bulky collections are performed once per week on the same day. ● T he city is divided into 4 service areas, and collection will take place on either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday depending on where the resident lives. ● I f collection day falls on a city holiday, collection will shift to the next day for each service day within the holiday week (Monday to Tuesday, Tuesday to Wednesday, Wednesday to Thursday and Thursday to Friday). ● Waste must be placed at curb by 7 a.m. on collection day and after 6 p.m. the night before collection. ● Residents can only place solid waste for collection at the address listed on their utility account. ● Trash, recycling, brush and bulky piles must be separated by 2 – 3 feet of unobstructed space. ● I f exceeding quantity or size limits on collection day, residents are encouraged to contact Solid Waste Services regarding a special collection to pick up excess items (special collection fees apply). ● R esidents may haul additional trash, brush, bulk or construction/demolition debris to the Hunter Ferrell Landfill (landfill fees will apply) or rent a roll-off container (roll-off fees apply).
● Brush collection is limited to 4 cubic yards each week. ● T ree and shrub trimmings shall be cut in 4-foot lengths, weigh under 50 pounds and be placed with cut end toward the curb. ● B rush must be placed in an area free of obstructions (parked cars, overhead lines, mailboxes, fire hydrants, etc.) so the boom truck can easily access the debris without interference. ● B rush resulting from work performed by a contractor must be removed and disposed of by the contractor.
Recycling ● A ll recycling shall be placed inside blue bags which must be tied/closed. ● B oxes can be broken-down/flattened with a blue bag placed on top.
Construction and Demolition Debris ● C onstruction and demolition debris will not be collected at the curb.
Bulky Items ● A maximum of 4 bulky items is allowed for collection each week.
Trash ● E ach address is limited to 15 bags per week (including trash, grass and/or leaf bags). ● A ll trash waste shall be placed inside trash bags that must be tied/closed. ● Individual bags cannot weigh more than 50 pounds.
● B ulky items must be placed in an area free of obstructions (parked cars, overhead lines, mailboxes, fire hydrants, etc.) so the boom truck can easily access the debris without interference. ● A bulky item is defined as a household item that is easily moveable around the house, for example, a sofa, chair, table, lamp, mattress, etc.
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Irving’s Beer, Wine & Food Festival
Live Music
4 p.m. Danni & Kris 6:30 p.m. Jon Christopher Davis BAnd 8 p.m. Small Town Habit
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Saturday, Sept. 24 w 4 to 9 p.m. Levy Event Plaza • 501 E. Las Colinas Blvd.
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Hot Wing Challenge
● E xamples include toilet, tub, sink, countertop, flooring, cabinetry, doors, windows, light fixtures, sheetrock, insulation, roofing, fencing, concrete, asphalt, rock, dirt, bricks, sand, A/C systems, pool materials/parts and other construction materials. ● D ebris resulting from work performed by a contractor must be removed and disposed of by the contractor. Visit CityofIrving.org/InterimSWS for more information and to view the collection map. Residents can also contact SWS at (972) 721-8059. n
IRVING TO HOST INAUGURAL U.S. OPEN TRIATHLON Athletes from across the globe will compete for a $1 million prize purse in the inaugural Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) U.S. Open on Sept. 17 and 18 at Levy Event Plaza, 501 E. Las Colinas Blvd. For more information on the event, visit ProTriathletes.org/Events/PTO-Tour/US-Open. n