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Denton, TX Trash & Recycling: Valet Trash Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Applies to
Director-designated limited-space areas
Opt-out
Not permitted in designated zones
Bulky items
Must be called in separately
Contaminated containers
Not collected until owner clears them
Governing code
City Code Sec. 24-71

Summary

Denton's Solid Waste Department runs a mandatory valet trash collection service in director-designated areas with limited dumpster space, and customers there cannot opt out of the assigned service tier.

(a)Valet service shall be provided to areas of the city as identified by the director. Customers in designated areas may not opt out of valet service.(b)Valet service level tiers will be set by the director.(c)The rate for valet service in the utility rate ordinance shall apply.(d)Large or bulky items must be called in for collection.(e)Contaminated containers will not be collected. The contaminating items shall be removed by the owner for the container to be serviced.

View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 37 Update 1 | Development Code: Supplement 27).

Full Breakdown

City code defines valet service as a special collection method for areas with limited space for standard dumpster service, identified by the director. Sec. 24-71 makes it mandatory in those zones: customers cannot opt out, and service tiers and rates are set through the annual utility rate ordinance. Large or bulky items are not picked up automatically, residents must call the Solid Waste Department to schedule collection. Containers found contaminated with the wrong materials are skipped entirely until the owner removes the contaminating items and requests a return visit.

Violations & Fines

Skipping required valet service isn't optional in designated zones; noncompliant premises face Chapter 24 enforcement, including notices of violation, administrative orders, and Class C misdemeanor citations under Sec. 24-4.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I opt out of valet trash service in Denton?
No. Sec. 24-71(a) states customers in designated valet-service areas may not opt out; the director sets which areas receive this collection method.
What happens if my valet container is contaminated?
The city won't collect it. Sec. 24-71(e) requires the owner to remove the contaminating items before the container is serviced again.

Sources & Official References

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