Lewisville residents, brace yourselves for the shift in your trash and recycling routine as the city revamps its waste management strategy. Starting February 3, 2025, a key change will occur, especially impacting those living in the Castle Hills neighborhoods. As reported by the City of Lewisville's official news release, the current waste service provider for these areas, Community Waste Disposal (CWD), will pass the baton to Republic Services once their contract expires at the end of January.

What does this transition mean for the Castle Hills locals? Where once they saw trash pickup trucks roll by twice a week, now they'll have to adjust to the rhythm of a once-a-week collection. Despite the less frequent service, there's a silver lining: a reduction in their monthly base bill, with savings of up to $11—no small change in an economy that often seems to demand more than it extends in bounty. The city's decision is expected to level out the billing landscape for all Lewisville residents.

Additionally, Republic Services' contract will introduce a cap on annual service charge increases, a safety net that the CWD contract did not provide. Apart from fiscal implications, the switch is touted to diminish the wear and tear on local roads and alleys—a nod towards infrastructure preservation.