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Low participation in Flower Mound green‑waste pilot prompts staff to return with options
Summary
Town staff and Republic Services reported limited resident use in October–November pilot collection; survey respondents were generally satisfied, but low uptake and uncertain costs led council to ask staff for options that could include seasonal runs or swapping bulk pickups for green‑waste collection.
Flower Mound officials reviewed results of a two‑month green‑waste pilot program and heard that participation across five pilot routes was low, prompting council members to ask staff to return with costed options and possible operational changes.
Why it matters: The pilot tested curbside collection for bundled plant material and leaf bags in October and November on five different weekday routes. Republic Services and town staff tracked participation, weight and resident survey responses to inform whether the town should expand green‑waste service townwide or adopt a seasonal/modified program.
Program results: Shelly Wilson, environmental services staff, and Jerry Harwell of Republic Services reported the pilot covered 4,021 households across five routes and offered each household multiple…
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