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  • DEPARTMENT OF SOLID WASTE OFFICES
  • RESIDENTIAL COLLECTION
  • SENIOR CITIZEN OR 100% DISABLE DISCOUNTS
  • DEAD ANIMAL PICK UP
  • BUSINESS GARBAGE COLLECTION
  • BULK WASTE/SPECIAL COLLECTION/EXTRA WASTE
  • HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL
  • CITIZEN COLLECTION STATIONS (CCS)
  • LANDFILLS

  • LARGE COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE HAULERS

  • RECYCLING

  • ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT


    • DEPARTMENT OF SOLID WASTE OFFICES

    7969 San Paulo (Main) 621-6700
    4096 Doniphan 832-3232
    4501 Hondo Pass 751-4442

    HOURS: 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM

    RESIDENTIAL COLLECTION

    FEES:
    		$15/month (plus tax)
    One pick up per week at curbside
    one 96-gallon container provided by SWM
    $10/each additional container (plus tax)
    SCHEDULE:
    		Tuesday to Friday
    Starts at 5A.M.
    *Collection day will not change, but time of pick up could vary week to week.
    DO'S & DON'TS:
    		1. Do place container adjacent to the curb, the night before the day of collection after 6:00P.M. or day of collection by 5:00 A.M.

    2. Do bag your waste.

    3. Don't place container no more than 3 ft. from the curb.

    4. Don't overflow container, lid must be closed.

    5. Don't place container close to mailbox, underneath or next to tree branches.

    6. Don't place container around cable, electrical or telephone lines/connection boxes.

    7. Don't place container within 4 feet of a vehicle.

    8. Don't place hazardous materials in container such as, motor oil, anti-freeze, batteries, or chemicals.

    9. Do take your hazardous material to Household Hazardous Collection sites.

    10. Don't place rocks, dirt, construction debris, or any large heavy metal objects in container.

    11. Don't leave your container out in the street. Container must be stored within your property no later than 7:00P.M. on the day of collection.

    12. Don't "refill" container and take it across the street or to a neighbor's curb for a second pick-up load.

    13. Don't stand by the curb waiting for the truck to empty your container and then "refill" it for an additional pick-up
    		NOTE: Adhering to these simple rules will prevent injuries and ensure our employees work efficiently. Our savings will be passed on to you. THANK YOU!

    SENIOR CITIZEN OR 100% DISABLE DISCOUNTS

    		 A discount of 20% per month is granted to citizens 65 years or older or people with 100% disability. Disabled citizens must show proof of disability certification either from Social Security Administration, public disability pension agency, or Veterans Administration.
    		An application must be filed with the Department of Solid Waste Management, El Paso Water Department or a Senior Citizen Center. No renewals are required once you sign up. First time applicants must have form notarized; applications may be picked up and filled out at any of the following locations:
    		SOLID WASTE OFFICES:

    4096 Doniphan 832-3232

    4501 Hondo Pass 751-4442

    7969 San Paulo Lower Valley621-6716

    El Paso Water Utilities:

    1154 Hawkins Central 594-5566

    Senior Citizen Centers:

    1800 Byron 562-4268

    3200 Fierro Dr. 591-4292

    9311 Alameda 860-9131

    650 Wallenberg 581-9525

    3134 Jefferson 566-1217

    700 N. Glenwood 772-8365

    600 S. Ochoa 577-9870

    4451 Delta Dr. 533-3207

    4430 Maxwell 757-2523
    ADA WAIVERS
    		If you are physically unable to bring container to the curb and do not have anyone within your household that can move your container for you, we will pick-up it from your yard.
    		How do you qualify for this service?

    (1)Pick-up a waiver form at one of our offices, (2) have a U.S. licensed physician sign it, (3) notarize and turn in at one our offices.

    *Waivers are not applicable to alley collection.

    DEAD ANIMAL PICK UP

    Disposal of pet animals is available for a nominal fee. Citizens need to call our main office to make arrangements.
    FEES:
    Cubic Yards Estimated Capacity Rate charge Tax Grand Total
    5 or less 1/4 load $ 30.00 + $ 2.48 $ 32.48
    5 to 10 1/2 load $ 60.00 + $ 4.95 $ 64.95
    10 to 15 3/4 load $ 80.00 + $ 6.60 $ 86.60
    15 to 20 1/2 Grab a Haul $ 100.00 + $ 8.25 $ 108.25
    20 to 25 3/4 Grab a Haul $ 120.00 + $ 9.90 $ 129.90
    25 to 30 Full Grab a Haul $ 158.00 + $ 13.04 $ 171.04
    30 to 35 1/2 Trailer Load $ 198.00 + $ 16.34 $ 214.34
    35 to 40 3/4 Trailer Load $ 247.00 + $ 20.38 $ 267.38
    40 to 50 Full Trailer Load $ 309.00 + $ 25.49 $ 334.49
    Small Animals picked up between 6:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
    In plastic bags $ 10.00 + $ 0.83 $ 10.83
    In plastic bag & in backyard $ 30.00 + $ 2.48 $ 32.48
    In plastic bag & Decomposed $ 60.00 + $ 4.95 $ 64.95
    In plastic, in backyard, & Decomposed $ 80.00 + $ 6.60 $ 86.60
    Small Animals picked up before 6:00 a.m. and after 2:00 p.m.
    In plastic bags $ 20.00 + $ 1.65 $ 21.65
    In plastic bag & in backyard $ 40.00 + $ 3.30 $ 43.30
    In plastic bag & Decomposed $ 70.00 + $ 5.78 $ 75.78
    In plastic, in backyard, & Decomposed $ 90.00 + $ 7.43 $ 97.43
    Animals not in plastic bag or greater than 32 pounds. At any hour
    No plastic bag $ 30.00 + $ 2.48 $ 32.48
    No plastic bag & in backyard $ 50.00 + $ 4.13 $ 54.13
    No plastic bag & decomposed $ 80.00 + $ 6.60 $ 86.60
    No plastic bag, backyard, & decomposed $ 100.00 + $ 8.25 $ 108.25
    Animals over 100 lbs (1/2 cubic yard) weight
    Within City Limits $ 100.00 $ 8.25 $ 108.25
    Outside City Limits $ 150.00 $ 12.38 $ 162.38
    Other
    Infectious Waste (Red Bags) $ 50.00 $ 4.13 $ 54.13

    * Cash Transactions must be issued a reciept. A copy of a reciept must be turned in with cash.

    * All checks received must have the customers Drivers License #, current address, telephone #, and expiration date of drivers license.

    * Surcharge for decomposed animals + tax $50.00
    * Backyard Cost + tax $20.00

    BUSINESS GARBAGE COLLECTION

    Solid Waste Management provides institutional, commercial or multi-family garbage collection.

    FEES:

    Container Size Pick Ups/Week Monthly Charge
    3 Cubic Yards 1 $45
      2 $130
      3 $195
      4 $255
      5 $320
      6 $390
    4 Cubic Yards 1 $60
      2 $160
      3 $240
      4 $320
      5 $405
      6 $580
    6 Cubic Yards 1 $90
      2 $200
      3 $300
      4 $405
      5 $505
      6 $605
    Construction   $160
    (4 CY Only)   $30/Delivery
        $30/Recovery
    Manual   $14/one Container

    Each Additional Container $7

    For further information contact the Department of Solid Waste Management at 621-6700.

    BULK WASTE/SPECIAL COLLECTION/EXTRA WASTE

    Bulk waste, ( i.e., mattresses, tree limbs, extra trash, old appliances, etc.) is collected at the curb, with a fee. Citizens need to make arrangements for the collection of these items. Fee can be billed to the water account, or billed to the customer's address.

    FEES: Fees do not include tax.

    Size (Cubic Yards) Rate
    5 or less $30
    5.1 to 10 $60
    10.1 to 15 $80
    15.1 to 20 $100
    20.1 to 25 $120
    25.1 to 30 $127
    30.1 to 35 $158
    35.1 to 40 $198
    40.1 to 45 $247
    45.1 to 50 $309
    50.1 to 75 $386
    Over 75 $450

    HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL

    LOCATION:
    		 7970 San Paulo (Lower Valley)
    121 Atantic @ Donipah (Westside)
    4501 Hondo Pass (Northeast)
    4200 Delta (South-Central)
    9000 Escobar (Lower Valley)
    2492 Harrison (West-Central)
    HOURS:
    		 8AM to 4PM
    DAYS:
    		Tuesday to Saturday
    FEES:
    		 CITIZENS WHO PAY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FEES WILL BE ALLOWED TO DISPOSE AT NO COST AT THE CCS AS LONG AS THEY SHOW THEIR MOST RECENT WATER BILL PLUS IDENTIFICATION SHOWING THAT THE ADRESSES MATCH.
    ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
    		Used oil, oil filters, tires, paint, solvents, anti-freeze, toilet bowl cleaner, pool chemicals, old medications, drain cleaners, fertilizers, degreasers, dry cleaning fluids, rust removers, furniture polish, household cleaning items, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizer, charcoal lighter.
    NOT ACCEPTED:
    		 Explosives, ammunition, radioactive wastes, business generated wastes, commercial hazardous waste, compressed gases, biomedical wastes, household garbage.

    *This program is intended for household materials and not for commercial businesses or governmental entities.

    CITIZEN COLLECTION STATIONS (CCS)

    LOCATIONS:
    		 4501 Hondo Pass (Northeast)
    2492 Harrison (Central)
    121 Atlantic @ Doniphan (Westside)
    7970 San Paulo (Lower Valley)
    9000 Escobar (Lower Valley)
    4200 Delta (South Central)
    HOURS:
    		 8AM to 4PM
    DAYS:
    		Tuesday - Saturday.
    ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
    		 Cardboard, Newspaper, Office paper, magazines, junk mail, scrap metals, plastics 1 & 2, extra household waste, tires (8 per resident), yard waste, furniture, & appliances.
    NOT ACCEPTED:
    		 Commercial waste, construction debris, dirt, appliances with Freon, hazardous waste.
    UNLOADING:
    		 Unloading of material will be the responsibility of the citizen.

    LANDFILLS

    LOCATION:
    		 Clint Landfill
    2300 Darrington Rd.
    851-3194
    HOURS:
    		 7AM to 4PM
    DAYS:
    		Monday – Sat.
    DIRECTIONS:
    		The Clint landfill is located approximately 22 miles east of the downtown El Paso on I-10. Landfill is located off Exit 42 on I-10 East. Make a left onto the freeway overpass upon existing I-10.

    EXPECT SOME DELAYS DUE TO VEHICLE WEIGHING!

    LARGE COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE HAULERS

    		 ANY BUSINESS, INSTITUTION OR AGENCY WHO COLLECTS, REMOVES, TRANSPORTS OR DISPOSES SOLID WASTE TO THE CITY LANDFILL MUST ANNUALLY REGISTER WITH THE CITY

    .

    PERMIT FEES: Annual fee based on vehicle size.

    Size Price
    Up to 1.5 Ton $30
    1.5 to 5 Tons $60
    Over 5 Tons $120

    RECYCLING

    Recyclable items may be dropped off at any of our Citizen Collection Stations. List of acceptable materials:

    Paper Plastic Metals
    Corrugated cardboard, brown paper bags, newspapers w/inserts, magazines, junk mail, white bond paper, colored bond and computer paper Clear #1(soda pop, small clear water bottle containers)

    Clear #2 plastic containers (empty dish soap bottles, shampoo bottles, margarine tubs, milk containers)

    		 Aluminum- cans, foil, pie plates, home siding, screen doors, & picnic chairs

    Copper – wire, tubing

    Brass – valves, faucets & pipes

    Iron – tire rims, chairs, siding

    BUSINESS RECYCLING: The department provides recycling containers (4 & 6 cubic yard) at a nominal service fee. An agreement is signed and the business will donate their recyclable items.

    For more information on recycling, call 59-EARTH (593-2784)

    ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT

    		 Environmental Enforcement Division, 774-4500 will initiate investigation for litter, trash accumulation, weeds, etc., violations on private property.
    		It is the responsibility of the property owner to keep his property free of litter and illegal dumping. If the owner does not comply with the City's Code Compliance Ordinance, the City will clean private property upon notification and failure to clean, and will be charged for this service. Owners, who do not pay, will have a lien placed on their property.
    		NOTE: Under City Ordinance 9.04.350--Obligation of Property owners and possessors. (A) It shall be the duty of each owner or person having the right of possession of any property within the city to keep and maintain their properties and abutting sidewalks, parkways, alleys and street gutters free of accumulations of waste, to prevent such accumulations and to promptly remove such wastes from the property.

    TIRES

    		 Solid Waste customers may dispose of eight (8) tires per household each year at no cost.
    Waste tires are allowed at the City's Landfill, Household Hazardous Waste Collection Sites, and Citizen Collection Stations.

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