Due to the current novel coronavirus pandemic and shelter-in-place orders, Solid Waste Services (SWS) has canceled its annual giveaway of Mustang Mulch to limit contact between the public and SWS staff. Read on...
Sewers back up when sewage collection lines get clogged by items flushed down toilets and drains. In addition to the costly repairs, sewer back-ups are messy, foul-smelling and pose a serious public health threat. Items that can clog sewage lines include Read on...
The Solid Waste Services Department, through the Solid Waste Services Enterprise Fund, is responsible for solid waste collection and disposal services, including residential, recycling, brush and bulky waste, and special waste collection.
The department also operates the City of Irving Hunter Ferrell Landfill. The department’s three divisions are Administration, Solid Waste Collections and Solid Waste Disposal.
Mission
The mission of the Solid Waste Services Department is to provide exceptional service that is both economically and environmentally responsible and meets the needs of our citizens and exceeds all regulatory standards.
