Rowlett amends solid-waste code to reflect weekly bulky collection; citation rules tightened
Summary
Council adopted an ordinance updating Chapter 50 of the Rowlett Code of Ordinances to reflect the city's shift from monthly to weekly bulky-waste service and to clarify placement, volume limits, and enforcement procedures.
The Rowlett City Council adopted an ordinance on July 1 revising Chapter 50 of the city code to implement changes tied to a new weekly bulky-waste collection service.
Deputy City Manager Christophe Bauer presented the ordinance, saying the changes “implement the change in service for bulky waste that was recently incorporated” and clarify that bulky items “should be placed out the day of service rather than left out for a week.” He also described a reduction in allowable volume for bulky items to two cubic yards and revisions to language about commercial containers and grass clippings.
The ordinance also adjusts enforcement procedures: because bulky collection now runs weekly, staff proposed removing the standard 7-to-14-day grace period when issuing a citation for a repeat violation so the city can move more quickly to enforcement when necessary. Bauer said the change creates “the opportunity to, if there's a second violation, to move forward with a citation without an additional notice.”
Council Member Shoop moved approval and Council Member Reeves seconded; the motion carried unanimously.
The ordinance was described as an effort to align the municipal code with collection practices already announced and implemented earlier in the month. Residents seeking details about allowable volumes and placement were directed to rowlett.com for collection rules and schedules.
