City of Laredo Landfill

The City of Laredo Solid Waste Services encourages to use the landfill when disposing large amounts of waste.
Documents accepted as proof of residency:
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Current water bill with the same address as your ID
 
Landfill Hours of Operation:
Monday through Saturday  | 8am - 5pm

Landfill opens as long as weather permits. The landfill may be subject to closure to the public on rainy days or inclement weather. Please call in advance, in such cases.

Pick-up trucks hauling a trailer must enter the landfill 30 minutes before closing. 18 Wheelers must enter the landfill before 2:30 p.m.

Customer Service

Trash Pickup                     (956) 796-1098
Landfill                              (956) 795-2515
Administration                 (956) 795-2510
Customer Service Fax     (956) 795-1860
Administration Fax          (956) 796-1105
Address                            6912 HWY 359

Preguntas Frecuentes

 

¿Qué hago si tengo basura extra en el hogar?

Si genera más basura en su hogar y ocupa más de un contendor Willie Bote, puede solicitar un bote adicional por una tarifa mensual de $10.00 por bote. Para solicitar el bote de basura adicional, llame al Centro de llamadas 3-1-1 de lunes a domingo de 7:00 AM a 11:00 PM. También considere reciclar. Al aumentar su reciclaje, reducirá los residuos en su contenedor verde.
 

¿Su basura no fue recolectada? 

Si su basura no fue recolectada en la fecha programada, llame al Centro de Llamadas 3-1-1 para obtener ayuda. El Centro de Llamadas 3-1-1 opera de lunes a domingo de 7:00 AM a 11:00 PM.

Coloque el contenedor Willie Bote en o cerca de la entrada de coches, manteniéndolo a 4 pies de distancia de cualquier objeto grande. Ponga su contenedor junto a la acera a las 6:30 AM. el día de recolección y asegúrese de que ningún vehículo estacionado bloquee el acceso a su contenedor de basura. Deseche únicamente los artículos de basura domésticos en el contenedor Willie Bote. NO coloque cenizas calientes, sustancias inflamables, solventes, aceite de motor, materiales peligrosos, bloques de concreto, pintura, escombros de construcción o demolición, tierra, rocas y acero en el contenedor Willie Bote.
 

¿La Ciudad de Laredo ofrece recolección de montones de ramas?  

La Ciudad de Laredo está dividida en 5 códigos postales que permite a la división de ramas ofrecer la recolección en un horario de rotación de cinco (5) días. La recolección de ramas es GRATIS para residentes que estén pagando por el servicio RESIDENCIAL de basura de la Ciudad de Laredo. 

Para cuentas comerciales u otras cuentas residenciales que NO pagan tarifas de basura de la Ciudad de Laredo, se aplicarán las tarifas de la siguiente manera: 

                  Hasta 5 yardas cúbicas ..............................$35.00 Cargo mínimo 

                  Cada yarda cúbica adicional o porción de la misma..............$7.00
 

¿La Ciudad de Laredo ofrece recolección de electrodomésticos o mueble viejos? 

Los residentes de Laredo tienen la opción de llevar los artículos al Relleno Sanitario. Si muestra una identificación válida y el recibo de utilidades el costo es de $2.00 de lunes a viernes (por menos de 2000 lbs.) y gratis los sábados. Si no cuenta con vehículo para transportar al Relleno Sanitario, puede agendar una cita para su recolección. Los residentes que pagan tarifas de basura residencial de la Ciudad de Laredo pueden solicitar la recolección de artículos voluminosos dos veces al año sin costo alguno. En cada recolección, se puede recolectar hasta cuatro artículos. Este servicio está disponible todo el año con previa solicitud. Para programar la recolección de artículos voluminosos, llame al Centro de llamadas 3-1-1.
 

Si solicita la recolección de más de cuatro artículos, o si NO paga las tarifas de basura de la Ciudad de Laredo, se aplicarán las tarifas de la siguiente manera: 

     • Primer artículo voluminoso: $15.00 

     • Segundo artículo voluminoso en la misma solicitud de servicio: $10.00

     • Artículos voluminosos posteriores en la misma solicitud de servicio: $5.00 por artículo
 

¿La Ciudad de Laredo cuenta con recolección de escombros de construcción?

La eliminación de acumulaciones de escombros de construcción y demolición (madera, láminas de roca, alfombras, revestimientos, etc.) y otros (no putrescibles) residuos se realiza por una tarifa. Las tarifas son las siguientes para cualquier cuenta residencial o comercial que solicite el servicio:

           Hasta 5 yardas cúbicas..................................$55.00 Cargo mínimo 

          Cada yarda cúbica o porción adicional ................................$11.00
 

¿Quién recoge animales muertos en la vía publica dentro de los límites de la Ciudad de Laredo?

​ Los Servicios de Residuos Sólidos cuenta con la recolección de animales muertos en la vía publica dentro de los límites de la Ciudad de Laredo. Para coordinar la recolección del animal muerto de la aceras o calles públicas, comuníquese al Centro de llamadas 3-1-1.
 

¿Puedo poner llantas en mi recolección de basura? 

No, el dueño de la propiedad debe llevar las llantas al Relleno Sanitario de la Ciudad de Laredo. Los residentes de la Ciudad de Laredo pueden llevar hasta cuatro (4) llantas de pasajeros al Relleno Sanitario sin costo por día con prueba de identificación válida y un recibo de utilidades de la Ciudad de Laredo con la misma dirección. Para cuentas comerciales, hay una tarifa de $2 por llanta de pasajeros. Para neumáticos de 18 ruedas, independientemente si son cuentas residenciales o comerciales, la tarifa es de $6 por llanta. Las llantas para camiones con remolque o de tamaño especial el precio es de $100 por tonelada.
 

¿Su reciclaje no fue recolectado? 

Si su reciclaje no fue recolectado en la fecha programada, llame al Centro de Llamadas 3-1-1 para que le asistan. Coloque el contenedor Billie Bote en o cerca de la entrada de coches a unos 4 pies de distancia de cualquier objeto grande.  Saque su contenedor a la orilla de

la acera antes de las 6:30 AM el día de recolección. Además, asegúrese de que ningún vehículo estacionado bloquee el acceso a su contenedor de reciclaje. Coloque únicamente artículos de reciclaje en el contenedor Billie Bote. No tire ninguno de estos artículos en su bote azul Billie Bote: botellas y frascos de vidrio, enredaderas, como mangueras, cordones o ropa, envolturas y bolsas de plástico, materiales peligrosos, hielo seco, espuma de polietileno (Styrofoam), bolitas de polietileno, nieva seca o hielo seco, pañales sucios, desechos de mascotas y desperdicios de alimentos.
 

¿Qué horario de operación tiene el Relleno Sanitario de la Ciudad de Laredo?

El horario de operación del Relleno Sanitario de la ciudad de Laredo es de lunes a sábado, de 8:00 AM a 5:00 PM. (si el clima lo permite). Tenga en cuenta que el horario está sujeto a cambios durante los días festivos. Las camionetas que lleven un remolque deben ingresar al Relleno Sanitario municipal 30 minutos antes del cierre. Los vehículos de dieciocho ruedas deben ingresar antes de las 2:30 PM.
 

¿Cuál es la tarifa por utilizar el Relleno Sanitario? 

Basura residencial de la ciudad de Laredo: La primera tonelada cuesta $2.00 más el peso restante, que se cobra a $46.50 la tonelada. Los sábados los residentes de la ciudad de Laredo pueden traer hasta una tonelada sin cargo para su eliminación. 

Basura residencial del condado de Webb: El Condado de Webb y las ciudades incorporadas dentro del condado de Webb y cualquier otro condado o entidad municipal con el que exista un acuerdo interlocal vigente con la ciudad, la tarifa de basura residencial es de $46.50 por tonelada. 

Comercial: Dentro de la Ciudad de Laredo $46.50 por tonelada. Fuera de los límites de la ciudad de Laredo pero dentro del condado de Webb $81.50 por tonelada. Fuera del condado de Webb $216.50 por tonelada. 

Métodos de Pago: Tarjeta de Crédito, Cheques o Efectivo.

 

¿Qué hago con el aceite de motor usado?

Puede dejar su aceite de motor usado en uno de los sitios de recolección de aceite de motor usado. Están ubicados en el Relleno Sanitario de la Ciudad de Laredo, en la Estación de Bombero 9, y en el Departamento de Obras Públicas. Los sitios de entrega son un servicio gratuito que se brinda únicamente a clientes residenciales. NO SE ACEPTAN CUENTAS COMERCIALES.

City of Laredo Landfill, 6912 State Hwy 359

Fire Station # 9, 11700 Mines Rd.

Department of Public Works, 5512 Daugherty Ave

 

¿Cuál es el procedimiento para un remplazo de bote verde o azul extraviado?

 

Para solicitar un reemplazo de su bote verde o azul robado o extraviado, siga estos pasos. Primero, comuníquese con el Departamento de Policía de Laredo para presentar un reporte de incidente y obtener un número de caso por teléfono. Una vez que tenga el número de caso, llame al Centro de Llamadas 3-1-1. Cuando llame, por favor proporcione su dirección y el número de caso. Con esta información, podremos ayudarle a solicitar un contenedor de reemplazo.
 

¿Bote de basura dañado o necesita reparación?

Si su contenedor de basura o de reciclaje se daña o tiene la tapa o las ruedas rotas, llame al Centro 3-1-1 para programar una reparación.
 

¿Alguien puede conseguir el abono (mulch) que ofrece la ciudad de Laredo? 

Sí, es gratis y puede obtenerse en el Relleno Sanitario de la Ciudad de Laredo.
 

 ¿Dónde desechamos los residuos domésticos peligrosos?

El Departamento Ambiental de la Ciudad de Laredo tiene un sitio de entrega para varios artículos en el Relleno Sanitario de la Ciudad de Laredo. Esto incluye baterías, computadoras, pinturas y otros materiales peligrosos. Tenga en cuenta que este servicio es específicamente para residuos domésticos peligrosos residenciales. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre materiales específicos, no dude en comunicarse con el Centro de llamadas 3-1-1 para obtener más información.
 

¿Con qué frecuencia brindan servicio de recolección?

La recolección de basura, reciclaje y recortes de césped se realiza una vez por semana. Comuníquese con el Centro de Llamadas 3-1-1 para obtener más información.

FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS WASTE REMOVAL

Large Scale Special Events must be scheduled with the City of Laredo Solid Waste Department. For more information on planning your event please contact the City of Laredo Solid Waste Services for information, (956) 796-1098.

SPECIAL EVENT WASTE REMOVAL APPLICATION

SERVICE FOR DISABLED CUSTOMERS

The Solid Waste Department provides Special Needs Collection Assistance Service to residents who are both temporarily or permanently disabled and unable to set out their garbage carts for pickup and have no one living with them to assist. 

To be eligible for this service, residents must meet the following criteria: 

  1. No one else living or employed (part or full time) in the household is capable of placing the garbage cart at the curb.
  2. A licensed U.S. physician must certify the resident's disability is of a nature that prevents the resident from setting the garbage at the curb.
  3. Application must be re-submitted annually from the date of original application. Failure to do so will result in discontinuance of special assistance service.
  4. Applicant authorizes City personnel to enter their private property for the purpose of providing waste collection service.

Please complete "APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL COLLECTION SERVICE" and ensure the form is completed and signed by the appropriate individual(s). 

  1. Please complete the "APPLICANT INFORMATION" and "APPLICANT’S STATEMENT OF DISABILITY AND HOUSEHOLD OCCUPANCY" sections.
  2. Forward the entire form to your physician.
  3. The physician shall ensure that all the "Physician Disability Statement" section is completed and signed. 
  4. Please mail completed white copy of application to:

    Solid Waste Services
    Attention: Customer Service
    P.O. Box 1965
    Laredo, TX 78044-1965

  5. Physician(s) may retain Pink Copy for their records.
  6. Applicant (resident) may retain Yellow Copy for their records.

The City will verify application information and notify you of eligibility. more information, please call 795-2510. 

CITY OF LAREDO SOLID WASTE RATE FEE INCREASES STARTING ON OCTOBER 1, 2024

MONTHLY FEE

CURRENTLY

AS OF OCT. 1, 2024

SOLID WASTE COLLECTION GARBAGE FEES RESIDENTIAL (TRASH BIN) FROM

$21.00

$22.00

Additional (Trash Bin) From

$9.00

$10.00

SOLID WASTE COLLECTION GARBAGE FEES COMMERCIAL (TRASH BIN)

  

Commercial Establishments (Up to 1,000 Sq. Ft.) From

$38.00

$39.50

Commercial Establishments ( 1,001 Sq. Ft. to 3,000 Sq. Ft.) From

$49.16

$51.24

Commercial Establishments ( 3,001 Sq. Ft. to 10,000 Sq. Ft.) From

$87.16

$90.74

Commercial Establishments ( 10,001 Sq. Ft. and over) From

$118.56

$122.84

SOLID WASTE COLLECTION GARBAGE FEES DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL (TRASH BIN)

  

Commercial Establishments ( Up to 1,000 Sq. Ft.) From

$75.00

$77.50

Commercial Establishments ( 1,001 Sq. Ft. to 3,000 Sq. Ft.) From

$96.50

$99.75

Commercial Establishments ( 3,001 Sq. Ft. to 10,000 Sq. Ft.) From

$171.50

$177.25

Commercial Establishments ( 10,001 Sq. Ft. and over) From

$235.50

$243.25

SOLID WASTE LANDFILL GATE FEES (PER TON FEE)

  

Residential Fee Up to One Ton From

$ 2.00

$2.00

Residential Fee for Subsequent Weight After One Ton From

$41.50

$46.50

Commercial Fee For City Limits From

$41.50

$46.50

Commercial Fee For Within Webb County From

$76.50

$81.50

Commercial Fee For Outside Webb County From

$211.50

$216.50

Commercial Fee For Special Waste From City Limits, Within Webb County and Outside Webb County From

$211.50

$216.50

Contact Us

Title

E-mail

Phone

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Director of Solid Waste

John Porter

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(956) 795-2510

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Assistant Solid Waste Director

Alejandro Benavides

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(956) 795-2510

1106

Solid Waste Administrator

Oscar Hinojosa

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(956) 795-2510

1102

Superintendent, Solid Waste (Sanitation)

Fernando Salas

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(956) 796-1098

1135

Supervisor, Solid Waste (Branches)

Felix Melendez

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(956) 796-1098

1132

Supervisor, Solid Waste (Sanitation)

Manuel Vidaurri

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(956) 7996-1098

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Supervisor, Solid Waste (Downtown)

Monica Torres

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Supervisor, Solid Waste

Randy Wise

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Supervisor, Solid Waste (Sanitation)

Christopher Ibarra

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(956) 796-1098

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Solid Waste Crew Leader (Grapple)

Rodriguez, Romeo

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Recycling Program Supervisor

Sylvia Garza

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(956) 796-1098

1126

Safety Specialist

Wilmer A. Rico

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(956) 796-1098

1105

Solid Waste Crew Leader

Jose A. Rios

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Solid Waste Crew Leader (Sanitation)

Ricardo Velasquez

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(956) 796-1098

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Solid Waste Crew Leader (Sanitation)

Cesar Baez

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(956) 796-1098

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Superintendent, Solid Waste (Landfill)

Jesus A. Rodriguez

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(956) 795-2515

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Supervisor, Solid Waste (Landfill)

Jesus Gomez

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(956) 795-2515

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Supervisor, Solid Waste (Landfill)

Juan D.Gonzalez

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(956) 795-2515

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Supervisor, Solid Waste (Landfill)

Ezequiel Chavez

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Sr. Administrative Assistant

Irene Martinez

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(956) 796-2510

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Personnel Assistant III

Sandra Martinez

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Personnel Assistant III

Jennifer Dominguez

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Customer Service Rep II

Margarita R. Valdez

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(956) 727-6447

 

Customer Service Rep II

Jeanette Villarreal

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(956) 796-1098

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Customer Service Rep I

Jessica Rodriguez

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(956) 796-1098

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Customer Service Rep I

Maribel Hinojosa

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Customer Service Rep I

Anna Magallanes

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(956) 796-1098

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Customer Service Rep I

Ana Zamudio

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(956) 796-1098

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Solid Waste Crew Leader (Scalehouse)

Norma Jimenez

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(956) 795-2515

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Cashier-Teller 1 (Scalehouse)

Akemy Andonegui

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(956) 795-2515

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Cashier-Teller 1 (Scalehouse)

Sandy Capetillo

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(956) 795-2515

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Cashier-Teller 1

Isis Martinez

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Private Trash Hauling Service Companies

List of companies that have a franchise with the City of Laredo.

 

COMPANY NAME ADQUIRED FRANCHISE
Southern Sanitation YES
TrashCo YES
Pedro Pete YES
DSL YES
R-Waste YES
1-800-Junk-Pro YES
Laredo A's YES
Rush Disposal YES
Laredo Dumpster YES
Agape D/R Services YES
Shark Box YES
Big Dog Waste Management YES
Dump-It Dumpster YES
Tiralo YES
Ramco YES
Special Operations YES

 

LAWN- CLIPPING COLLECTION SERVICE

Grass bags, leaves, and small branches are collected every week on your assigned collection day following the schedule. Torn bags will not be picked up & filled grass bags may not weigh more than 30 lbs. Remember that due to the recent schedule change your collection day depends on what ZIP Code you reside in.

• Small piles of branches consist of branches that are three inches or less in diameter cut tree limbs into bundles no higher than 2 ½ft high no more than 4ft wide & 5 ft or less in length.

• Place your grass bags, leaves, and small branches at the curb by 7am on your collection day.

• Bundle and tie small branches with string or twine. This facilitates the pickup of the branches, allowing crews to collect material faster and serve you better.

• Follow schedule to set out branches. Set out by 7am on assigned day.

• Do not mix with trash.

• Bundle and tie small branches.

• No vehicle blocking pile of branches

 

 

 

 

Director of Solid Waste
John Porter

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(956)795-2510

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Phone

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Director of Solid Waste

John Porter

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(956)795-2510

1108

Assistant Solid Waste Director

Alejandro Benavides

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(956) 795-2510

1106

Solid Waste Administrator

Oscar Hinojosa

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(956) 795-2510

1102

Superintendent, Solid Waste (Sanitation)

Fernando Salas

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(956) 796-1098

1135

Supervisor, Solid Waste (Sanitation)

Felix Melendez

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(956) 796-1098

1132

Supervisor, Solid Waste (Sanitation)

Manuel Vidaurri

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(956) 796-1098

1150

Supervisor, Solid Waste (Downtown)

Monica A. Torres

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(956) 796-1098

1120

Supervisor, Solid Waste

Randy Wise

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(956) 796-1098

1131

Recycling Program Supervisor

Sylvia Garza

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(956) 796-1098

1126

Safety Specialist

Wilmer A. Rico

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(956) 796-1098

1105

Solid Waste Crew Leader 

Jose A. Rios

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(956) 796-1098

Solid Waste Crew Leader (Sanitation)

Ricardo Velasquez

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(956) 796-1098

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Solid Waste Crew Leader (Sanitation)

Cesar Baez

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(956) 796-1098

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Superintendent, Solid Waste (Landfill)

Jesus  A. Rodriguez Jr.

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(956) 795-2515

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Supervisor, Solid Waste (Landfill)

Jesus Gomez

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(956) 795-2515

1143

Supervisor, Solid Waste (Landfill)

Juan D. Gonzalez

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(956) 795-2515

1137

Supervisor, Solid Waste (Landfill)

Ezequiel Chavez

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(956) 795-2515

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Sr. Administrative Assistant 

 Irene Martinez

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(956) 796-2510

1103

Personnel Assistant IIII

Sandra Martinez

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(956) 796-1098

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Personnel Assistant III

Jennifer Dominguez

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(956) 796-1098

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Customer Service Rep II

Margarita R. Valdez

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(956) 727-6447

Customer Service Rep II

Jeanette Villarreal

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(956) 796-1098

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Customer Service Rep I

Jessica Rodriguez

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(956)796-1098

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Customer Service Rep I

Maribel Hinojosa

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(956) 796-1098

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Customer Service Rep I

Anna Magallanes

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(956) 796-1098

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Customer Service Rep I

Ana Zamudio

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(956) 796-1098

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Solid Waste Crew Leader (Scalehouse)

Norma Jimenez

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(956) 795-2515

1141

Cashier-Teller I (Scalehouse)

Akemy Andonegui

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(956) 795-2515

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Cashier-Teller I (Scalehouse)

Sandy Capetillo

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(956) 795-2515

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Cashier-Teller I (Scalehouse)

Isis Martinez

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(956) 795-2515

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From garbage collection to the last stop for trash: The Landfill

Did you know that the first large holes for refuse were created back in 3,000 B.C.? Humans began disposing of garbage in this manner because they had noticed that proximity to garbage was closely related to disease. They dumped garbage into the holes and covered it with dirt, creating layers. This is very similar to how a modern landfill works.

However, the difference between those original garbage dumps and today’s modern landfill is a carefully designed structure that isolates trash from the surrounding environment. This isolation is accomplished with a bottom liner and a daily covering of soil. By condensing and covering the trash in a lined area, called a cell, we keep rainwater from moving through the trash and picking up chemicals and metals that could pollute our groundwater. The covering also helps limit air pollution from decomposing material.
 
Protective Measures
A landfill cell is prepared for incoming garbage by installing leachate collection pipes, as well as the methane gas collection system. Leachate is the moisture that percolates down through the trash and must be handled as wastewater. Methane is a gas that is created as the trash in the landfill decomposes. Both leachate and methane are monitored at a disposal site. This is another difference between one of those ancient dumps and a modern landfill cell—rather than allowing leachate and methane to pollute the surrounding environment, we monitor, capture, and treat them. To ensure safe and healthy communities with clean water and air, proper management of garbage is regulated by state and federal laws.
 
Disposal Options
Minimizing the amount of material that enters the landfill has several benefits. Since landfill cells are costly to build and maintain, the longer we use existing cells the better. In addition, diverting materials from the landfill reduces both leachate and methane production, helping protect our environment.

The City of Laredo has many ongoing efforts to divert materials from the landfill. Branches are ground into mulch which is available free to the public. Scrap metals, such as refrigerators, air conditioners, and appliances, commonly known as “white goods” are sent to a steel company for recycling. Through the curbside recycling program, residents are able to recycle paper products and containers used in their homes. Soon, every home will have a blue “Billie Bote” can, making it even easier to recycle more and discard less in the trash. It will now be up to you and me! Are you ready for the challenge?
 


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