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Temple proposes quarterly on-demand bulky/brush pickups, contractor sweep and fleet repairs to clear backlog
Summary
City staff proposed amending Chapter 15 to move brush and bulky collection from pre-set twice-monthly zones to an on-demand, one-per-quarter pickup (first 6 cubic yards free; 6–12 cubic yards $65; >12 cubic yards require a roll-off), to contract a citywide sweep and to repair and prepare grapple trucks to restore regular service.
City staff presented proposed amendments to Chapter 15 of the Temple City Code and an operational plan to reduce long-standing brush-and-bulky collection backlogs and the number of nonconforming curbside piles.
Justin Brantley, Solid Waste Director, and Rafael Martinez, Assistant Public Works Director, told the council staff will: (1) move from static geographic collection zones to an on-demand scheduling system; (2) provide one free scheduled brush collection per household per quarter (up to 6 cubic yards) and the same for bulky items; (3) charge $65 for piles between 6 and 12 cubic yards; and (4) require roll-off containers for any pickup over 12 cubic yards.
Staff said residents will still be able to drive to the city—s solid-waste complex at 2611 E. Avenue H for free disposal, and the city will continue the existing monthly free pickup-load at the landfill tied to water-bill verification. The presentation added two additional annual free drop-off events at the complex (spring and fall) for larger cleanups.
Brantley said the city will not…
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