Texas Disposal Systems expands services in Kyle, Texas

Texas Disposal Systems (TDS), Austin, Texas, is expanding its solid waste collection program in Kyle, Texas.

Under a renewed contract with the city, TDS will roll out both additional and expanded waste collection services to residential customers, effective in February. This comes after several months of negotiations between city officials and TDS, which has been the service provider for the city since 1997, according to a news release.

Some of the enhanced and additional services include:

• Two bulky pickups per year (currently one is offered)
• One free monthly drop-off to the landfill per residential household (currently there is a charge for landfill drop-offs)
• Free collection of “green waste” placed at the curb in compostable lawn and leaf paper bags
• Christmas tree curbside recycling between Dec. 26 and Jan. 31 (not currently offered)

In addition, a rate reduction will take effect April 2020, reducing the rate from $22.97 per month to $22.14 per month. Additionally, annual rate increases moving forward will be 2.5 percent rather than 3 to 4 percent for residential services.

The contract also provides benefits related to event sponsorship, including providing the waste and recycling collection services during the city’s annual events. TDS also presented a $1.5 million check to the city for the development of the city’s Heroes Memorial Park.

“TDS values our strong partnership with the city of Kyle and the customers we serve. We continue to be inspired by the spirit of the community and we appreciate the opportunity to be a part of this legacy project,” says Bob Gregory, co-founder of TDS. “On behalf of TDS, we commend the City of Kyle leadership for their vision and are committed to continue providing best-in-class services to the community.”