Council amends solid-waste code to clarify downtown dumpsters, third‑party hauling and cart screening

Aug 17, 2026

Council adopted amendments to Chapter 20 that update accepted recycling materials, increase clearance requirements for residential carts, require screened storage of carts after service, formalize a third‑party hauling permit and tighten enforcement against unauthorized roll‑offs; council discussed exemptions, hardship and grandfathering concerns during debate.

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The Denison City Council on Aug. 17 adopted updates to the city’s solid-waste ordinance (Chapter 20), revising accepted recycling resin codes, changing residential cart placement clearances, adding screening requirements for stored carts, clarifying downtown shared-dumpster rules and tightening rules on third‑party dumpers.

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