2012 Recycling Schedule (Jan-Feb)
Route Changes to Improve Solid Waste Collection Service
To improve operating efficiencies, Environmental Waste Services (EWS) will roll out a new Collection Route Optimization Program the week of March 6- 9. The program will balance routes in the residential, recycling and brush/bulky goods service areas.
“While our current route structure has served our citizens well, it has not proven to be the most efficient way to do business,” explained Lonnie Banks, EWS Managing Director. “The current routes are unbalanced and have become difficult to manage because more tonnage is collected on some routes than others on the same day, the number of residential homes serviced per route, and the surface area covered per square mile.” As a result of the Route Optimization Program, EWS is estimating an annual cost savings of $107,827 in fuel, overtime, and maintenance expenditures.
The implementation of the Route Optimization program will impact approximately 7,800 residents, or 12.5% of the solid waste customer base. Residents will be impacted as follows:
o The solid waste and brush and bulky goods collection day will be changed for 2,500 residents (4% of the customer base).
o The regular recycling collection day and/or week of collection will be altered for 5,300 customers (8.5% of the customer base).
There is an additional opportunity to improve efficiencies by addressing the current route structure of mixed street/alley collections. Mixed collections are collection service points where containers are placed on the street curb and alleyway within the same residential housing block. There are 370 locations throughout the City where mixed street/alley collection service points are utilized.
Mixed collection service points cause route inefficiencies when equipment operators are required to pass through the same area on multiple occasions to service containers/bins set out for collection by customers from both the street curbs and alleyways. To fully utilize the benefits of Route Optimization and eliminate inefficiencies, one collection point must be established at the street or alley. EWS will meet with affected customers who may need clarification or assistance regarding their new refuse/recycling collection points.
Letters containing detailed information regarding route changes will be mailed to residents three weeks prior to the roll-out date the week of March 6-9.
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Transfer Station Hours
With the re-opening of the Transfer Station, located at 1434 Commerce St., Environmental Waste Services announces that the disposal facility’s new operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed on Saturdays.
“The volume of waste received from residents on Saturdays no longer warrants having both the Transfer Station and Landfill facilities open,” explained Lonnie Banks, Environmental Waste Services Managing Director. “While the Transfer Station will be closed on Saturdays, the C.M. Hinton, Jr. Regional Landfill, located at 3175 Elm Grove Rd., in Rowlett, will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for residents needing to dispose of waste materials.” Garland residents should bring current driver’s license or recent City water bill as proof of residency.
Please note that the Drop-Off Recycling Center, located at 1426 Commerce St., will remain open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., as well as Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents can drop off newspaper and magazines, cardboard, cans, plastic bottles, glass jars, telephone books, used motor oil and transmission fluid, used oil filters, auto and truck batteries and scrap metal.
For more information about the Transfer Station and Drop-Off Recycling Center, check our website links or call 972-205-3500.
Welcome to the Environmental Waste Services Department!
At Garland Environmental Waste Services, quality means customer service, operational efficiency and a clear purpose to serve residents and companies with the utmost in care. We're sincere when we say our commitment is to give you service on unbelievable levels.
Unbelievable service means that we're quick to respond, dependable and keep costs at a minimum. Our services range from collecting and disposing of trash to offering commercial containers and customized, large-volume compactors. We're also community focused, giving your neighbors, colleagues and kids insights into environmental issues, recycling and more.
Since our formation over 50 years ago, we've galvanized our organization into a quality-driven team intent on becoming the best waste services group in the nation. In fact, we believe there's no other waste management firm in North Texas - public, private or city operated - that has garnered more recognition for performance excellence than we have. For example, we were the first recipient of the Garland Excellence Award. This award honors organizations for quality management and customer satisfaction. And today, we're continuing our quest to be the best in the nation.
Why Garland Environmental Waste Services?
Quality counts. For our city, our community. And you.
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