PRESERVING HISTORY , BUILDING COMMUNITY : THE NORTH CENTRAL HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS PLAN ✅
ARLINGTON PREPARING TO TRANSITION TO TRASH CARTS IN 2024
BUSINESS PLAN HIGHLIGHTS
PRESERVING HISTORY , BUILDING COMMUNITY : THE NORTH CENTRAL HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS PLAN ✅
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ARLINGTON PREPARING TO TRANSITION TO TRASH CARTS IN 2024
The City of Arlington is preparing to transition from manual trash collection to automated trash cart collection in February 2024 , and residents have several opportunities to learn more about the change before it happens .
This plan ’ s development involved a ten-member steering committee collaborating closely with City staff from June to September to organize neighborhood meetings and surveys to gather input from residents . The process included four steering committee meetings , three neighborhood meetings , and two online surveys offered in both English and Spanish . The final meeting , held on August 8 , 2023 , served as the platform for City staff to present the plan recommendations to the neighborhood , which were subsequently approved by attendees .
The plan establishes five core goals :
• Social Capacity : The plan aims to build and formalize neighborhood leadership , fostering community engagement and participation .
• Identity and Branding : Efforts will be made to create a unique neighborhood identity and branding that reflects the area ’ s historical and cultural significance .
• Public Safety : A focus on enhancing public safety measures to ensure residents ’ protection and well-being .
• Property Maintenance : Encouraging residential and business improvements to maintain and enhance the aesthetic appeal of the neighborhood .
• Development : Planning for the neighborhood ’ s future vision , which encompasses both preservation and sustainable growth .
The neighborhood plan sets forth 61 recommendations that encompass a wide array of strategies and actions for implementation over the next five to ten years . These strategies will uphold the neighborhood ’ s distinct heritage , enhance community well-being , and strengthen civic partnerships .
Review the website : Residents can visit ArlingtonTX . gov / TrashPickup to learn more about the trash cart transition , collection days , cart sizes , storage requirements and other frequently asked questions .
Request a community presentation : City of Arlington staff are available to make presentations to neighborhood and community groups about the upcoming transition . To request a presentation , please email TrashPickup @ arlingtontx . gov .
Sign up to attend the Telephone Town Hall : All residents are invited to participate in a citywide Telephone Town Hall at 6 p . m . on Jan . 18 , 2024 . Representatives from the City and Republic Services will be in attendance to provide information about the upcoming transition and answer any questions residents may have . Click here to register to participate in the meeting .
Cart storage requirements
On May 9 , 2023 , the Arlington City Council approved the updated Solid Waste and Recycling Ordinance .
Carts can be set out for collection between 7 p . m . the day before and 7 a . m . on collection day . Carts must be properly stored by 7 a . m . the following day . When trash and recycling carts are not placed at the curb , they must be stored out of public view when they are not on the curb for collection .
If you have a question about a special circumstance , please email the Code Compliance Department at CodeCompliance @ arlingtontx . gov .
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