Denison Council to Review Solid Waste Ordinance Amendments

Ordinance Overview

The Denison City Council will receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 20 of the city code.

The proposed changes cover Sections 20-1 through 20-18 of the Solid Waste chapter.

Residential and Commercial Updates

The amendment clarifies definitions to align with state terminology and improve regulatory precision.

Residential container rules will receive updated storage standards and clearance requirements for automated collection.

Commercial and industrial waste guidelines will include revised fee determination processes and new requirements for shared containers in the Historic Downtown District.

Enforcement and Regulatory Changes

Bulk waste and brush collection limits are being updated to improve operational efficiency and reduce non compliant set outs.

Special waste regulations will strengthen hazardous waste transport permitting and clarify exemption procedures.

The ordinance expands enforcement authority through exclusive hauler provisions and judicial warrant authority while applying technical edits for consistency.

References

City Council Meeting (2026-08-17). Retrieved from https://denisontx.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1722