PPT Item # 14 - New Garbage Bins Powerpoint

Powerpoint New Garbage Bins

1. PUBLIC WORKS
Presented by:
Frank Orta
Public Works Director
STAFF REPORT
NEW SOLID WASTE BIN AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
ITEM # 14
OCTOBER 27, 2025

2. SUMMARY
Council directed Public Works to develop a
transition plan to standardize solid waste bins
City council approved funding during the FY
2026 budget adoption
New solid waste bins would mirror 96-gallon
recycling bins already provided by COAH
Public awareness campaign October 2025
Implementation November –December 2025.

3. BACKGROUND
Public Works will standardize 96-gallon waste bins allowing
equipment to be utilizes more effectively
Public Works will be able to provide routine maintenance to
aging bins and limit injury risk to employees and workers
compensation claims
COAH bins will be able to be easily recognized, maintained and
recovered when lost
Solid Waste department will adopt modern policy practiced by
most major municipalities

4. PUBLIC AWARENESS MESSAGE
City of Alamo Heights has partnered with CE Group to develop a
robust messaging campaign
City of Alamo Heights residents and business owners will be
notified utilizing several messaging platforms
Public Works Website, COAH website banner blurb, Newsletter
blurb, and all COAH social media platforms will be utilized
PSA tags with transition instructions and general information will be
placed on all new trash bins
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) and contact information will be
attached to all publications and posts

5. IMPLEMENTATION
Awareness campaign will be on going throughout transition
beginning October 22
nd
–December 30
th
Important Dates:
Nov. 10 –Dec. 30: Your bin will be delivered to you free of charge
Dec. 30 –Feb. 6, 2026: Grace period (use old or new bins). Your new bin
will come with stickers to mark old bins for disposal.
Feb. 7, 2026: Only new bins will be serviced.
Delivery Window
(West Broadway) Nov. 10th –Dec. 8th
(East Broadway) Dec. 8th –Dec. 30th

6. CUSTOMER QUESTIONS
Customers who have questions can reach out to Public
Works
210-822-3331, select option 2, or
[email protected]