A weekend fire reduced the number of Dallas garbage trucks available for service as residents and Dallas City Council members complain about the missed collection. The fire early Saturday at the Northwest Dallas equipment storage and maintenance site ruined 3 trucks and did severe cosmetic damage to fourth truck. Sanitation director Jay Council said the cause of the fire is…
Jan. 2, South Dallas resident Tamia Hall said her street received no trash collection for the entire month of December. Trash on her street was collected at 7 that night after an NBC 5 report. Other residents in all parts of Dallas have reported missed trash.
On Dec. 5, the city launched new 5 day a week collection routes that changed pick up days for many residents. The goal was better service by reducing daily workload for employees and equipment. A special Dallas City Council Environment and Sustainability Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday with trash collection as a top issue. Paula Blackmon is the chair of that committee.
Director Jay Council said cold December weather was also a major setback for sanitation staff and equipment. But he said routes are already overwhelmingly on schedule with very missed customers.
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