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Lampasas council weighs curbside recycling after low‑response survey; staff to research options
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Summary
Council members reviewed a short curbside recycling survey (44 responses) and debated service design, holiday volumes and costs; staff said it will bring a roll‑off‑dumpster amendment and may schedule a work session ahead of the budget cycle.
Council discussion of curbside recycling in Lampasas centered on a small staff survey and design questions rather than a final decision.
Staff reported that an online survey returned 44 responses in a week — roughly 2% of the city’s solid‑waste customers — and summarized those responses: about 52% of respondents favored curbside service provided by Frontier, 38% chose a single‑day pickup option, about 70% said they would use curbside recycling, and about 22% currently use the recycling center. A council member cautioned the sample was small and not statistically representative.
Members debated practical concerns including holiday volumes and whether automated 96‑gallon carts once‑weekly would leave households short during large family gatherings. Staff said customers could request a second cart for an additional monthly fee. One council member urged a gradual rollout and cited another city’s experience that moved from pushback to broad acceptance after implementation.
Council did not vote to adopt curbside service at the meeting. Staff said it will prepare an amendment addressing roll‑off dumpsters and suggested a work session before budget deliberations to explore alternatives such as seasonal trailers or less‑frequent service to reduce cost. No implementation timeline or cost figures were adopted at the meeting.
