New Smithville Trash Service Lacks Fee, Schedule Details | The Locally Times
The city transitions to Texas Disposal Systems for waste collection, but public records do not disclose the new fees, service schedules, or contract terms.
### New Provider Begins Service March 4 The City of Smithville’s new contract for solid waste and recycling services with Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) became effective March 1. According to a February 20 city announcement, the first collection by TDS is scheduled for the week of March 4, 2026. In preparation for the switch, residents were instructed to leave their old trash and recycling carts for final collection by the previous provider. The city also held a Town Hall on February 27 at the Smithville Recreation Center, which an announcement described as an opportunity for residents to learn about the transition and its benefits. ### Service Schedules Referenced But Not Provided While the city’s March 1 announcement confirms the new service, key operational details are missing from public postings. The notice states that pickup days may change and directs residents to an attached document for their new schedule. However, the document containing the schedules was not included with the public notice. The announcement also refers to a TDS welcome packet and a city service information document, neither of which were available in public records at the time of the announcement. ### Costs and Contract Terms Undisclosed The financial impact of the new service on Smithville households remains unspecified in public announcements. City records do not include a fee schedule, a comparison to previous rates, or the financial terms of the contract between the City of Smithville and Texas Disposal Systems. Details regarding the procurement process, including whether the contract was subject to competitive bidding, are also absent from the records. Public records also lack minutes or a summary from the February 27 Town Hall, so the specific community benefits presented to residents remain undocumented.