City shares more behind these new changes
(Seguin) – The way that you take out the trash and make it ready for pick up is changing.
Four major changes are on the horizon for residential garbage collection in the City of Seguin. The changes are the results of renegotiated agreements made with the city’s service provider Waste Connections. All new changes are set to take effect Oct. 1.
Jennifer Sourdellia, the public information officer, says the series of changes, while maybe not popular, will in the end benefit all residents.
“These changes are being made to the service terms because it will allow us to keep the costs of things the same for our customers that way we don’t have to do any cost increases,” said Sourdellia.
Sourdellia says perhaps the most substantial change involves the removal of bulky items. She says bulky items will now be picked up on a quarterly basis, instead of weekly.
“I really think that is going to be the biggest change for our residents and also residents are only going to be allowed to have two bulky items a quarter versus being able to put maybe more than two out every week. So, it’s really important to note that bulky items will only be picked up from the front curb of residences too. That’s going to be another big change for us,” said Sourdellia.
Residents can find their quarterly bulk item collection dates by typing in their address using the City Services App on the city website at https://bit.ly/yourcityservices.
Also included in that change of bulky items is additional assistance should residents find themselves having to discard bulk items during different parts of the year.
“Residents who need to dispose of additional bulky items can obtain up to four (4) vouchers to use at a community disposal site at the Post Oak Landfill Citizen Convenience Center, located at 7787 FM1150 in Luling. This gives customers a chance to dispose of extra bulk items at no cost. Vouchers can be picked up from the City Secretary’s Office at City Hall starting Oct. 1,” said Sourdellia. “I would say too if they also have additional bulky items to also consider our Clean Up Days. We have those twice a year. We have one of them in the fall. It’s coming up Sept. 28 and we also do one in the springtime around the end of March, early April.”
Now how residents throw out the trash is also among the new changes that residents will want to adhere to.
“All items are required to be placed inside carts. Garbage, recycling, and/or other items placed outside of or next to carts will not be collected. To ensure garbage is picked up, residents are reminded not to place carts in front of cars, mailboxes, or any other obstructions,” said Sourdellia.
The last but perhaps the most notable change for customers will be the time in which all trash is expected to be placed outside.
Sourdellia says due to the city’s population growth, Wast Connections is starting collection routes earlier to ensure all customers are serviced on their scheduled garbage day.
“Garbage and recycling carts must be placed at the curb by 6 a.m. on service day. Carts set out after 6 a.m. may not be picked up until the next scheduled service day,” said Sourdellia.
Those needing extra garbage carts for overflow may also contact the city and request one. The cost is $6.65 plus tax per month.
Those having additional questions about their specific collection route or bulk disposal quarter are asked to contact Citizens Relations at 830-401-2445.