# Solid Waste & Recycling Services Telephone Town Hall Audio Recording - October 7, 2026

The City of Duncanville held a telephone town hall on October 7, 2026, to gather resident feedback on potential changes to residential solid waste and recycling collection. Public Works Director Matt Bryant said the city issued a nationwide request for proposals in July, received proposals from eight providers serving the Dallas–Fort Worth area, and narrowed the field to four after individual evaluations. The city requested best and final offers from those finalists; no provider has been selected and no contract award or vote occurred. The existing contract expires in September 2027, and officials said the city is evaluating options while seeking public input. They reported that proposals could reduce costs by as much as $10–$12 per household per month, depending on the selected provider, and said lower contract costs could also benefit the city budget.

Discussion covered possible use of 96-gallon or smaller carts, bag collection, pickup frequency, bulk and brush service, and accommodations for residents who cannot move carts or who receive alley collection. Officials said alley collection would continue, assistance moving carts and service for difficult street access would be included in the contract, and additional carts could cost residents a few dollars monthly. If carts are selected, the city may need to update ordinances, including rules for cart storage; those details remain undecided. The city planned further public feedback, including an in-person event on October 15 and online polling, before making final decisions.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Environment
**Published:** October 07, 2026

### Sources
- [Solid Waste & Recycling Services Telephone Town Hall Audio Recording - October 7, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aVCNupad6A) - City of Duncanville