Solid Waste Service

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The Town of Shady Shores has entered a contract with Republic Services for the collection of Solid Waste and Recycling Services. 

TRASH PICK-UP DAY

Wednesday is the day; the service runs from 7 am to 7 pm, so be sure to have your carts at the curb by 7 am.

  • Household waste should be bagged and placed inside of a Republic  Services solid waste cart. 
  • Republic Services will continue to collect 5 cubic yards of bulk and brush outside the cart each week.
  • Republic Services provides each resident with one solid waste cart (blue), and one recycle cart (green). 
  • Extra carts may be requested for an additional charge of $9.00 per month. 
  • Use of personal carts, wagons, or other items may result in a missed collection or personal items removed. Town of Shady Shores and Republic Services are not responsible for the removal of personal items (including personal trash cans/carts) that are left in the collection area. 

Acceptable items include

  1. Furniture and appliances
  2. Household items
  3.  Remodeling debris generated from home projects
  4. White goods -Refrigerators/Freezers etc. (Must be tagged certifying removal of refrigerants)

Unacceptable items include:

  1. Commercially generated brush and landscape materials
  2. Bricks, concrete, shingles
  3. Household Hazardous Waste
  4. Tree trunks
  5. Any bags or boxes weighing more than 50 pounds.


GUIDELINES FOR LOOSE BRUSH PICK-UP

  1. Brush, leaves, and loose items must be containerized or bundled. Grass clippings and leaves should be placed in yard waste bags, do not put loose yard waste in the container. 
  2. Limbs should not be greater than six (6) inches in diameter, weigh no more than 50 lbs., and be no longer than 10ft. 

RECYCLING

  • All recycling items must be placed in the green recycle cart

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS INCLUDE

Recyclables should be clean and dry, free from all food or liquid.

  1. Aluminum, steel, and tin containers
  2. Plastic containers #1, #5 and #7- no Styrofoam
  3. Corrugated cardboard and box board
  4. Mixed paper
  5. Glass bottles and containers


BILLING

Accounts are billed on a quarterly basis one month in advance. Beginning April 1, 2023, the regular rate for service is $67.61. A discounted rate for seniors (65 and over) is $62.72.

$15.00 late will be assessed to delinquent accounts. 

Additional cart $9.00 per month or $27.00 (before tax) per quarter

Payments may be made by check, cash, or money order. 

We also offer electronic payments. Credit or debit cards will be accepted; however, a convenience charge will apply. 

FORMS

Questions: 

Please contact our Solid Waste Department at solid.waste@shady-shores.com or 940-498-0044 ext. 120.

Solid Waste

Service Due Dates

Due Date For Service Months
December 15 January, February, March
March 15 April, May, June
June 15 July, August, September
September 15 October, November, December
$15.00 Late Fee assessed to delinquent accounts. Dec. 20, March 20, June 20. Sept 20

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Camelot Landfill Information

Using the Camelot Landfill

Shady Shores residents may dispose of up to 3 cubic yards of waste once (1) per month at the Camelot Landfill located at 580 Huffines Blvd. in Lewisville, Texas.  (972) 492-3888

At the rate of $15.53. 

Loads in excess of 3 cubic yards will be subject to additional fees. There is an additional charge for non-compactable items such as bricks, concrete, and composition shingles. 

Residents may access the landfill Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 7 to 11:30 a.m.

The Shady Shores resident privilege is not for commercial use and residents must provide proof of residency with their driver's license/photo ID, accompanied with a Shady Shores Solid Waste bill with a Shady Shores address. The driver's license/photo ID must reflect the same resident name as the bill. 

Please note that Camelot Landfill is subject to state rules, regulations, and enforcement which may result in fines or additional fees for violations (i.e., non-use of a tarp to cover debris). Hard hats are required and may be obtained at the landfill for temporary use (due to COVID-19, the landfill cannot loan hard hats at this time; however, they are available for purchase). Please contact the landfill for detailed information.


The landfill is located at:

580 Huffines Blvd.

Lewisville, TX 75056 

Accepted Materials
  • All Metals
  • Carpet and Padding
  • Concrete
  • Construction/Demolition Debris
  • Drywall/Sheetrock
  • Glass
  • Organic Material
  • Scrap Metal Salvage
  • Shingles
  • No ELECTRICAL AND NO LIQUIDS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where can I dispose of tires?

NTB- National Tire and Battery

How do I dispose of paint?

If the can of paint is completely dried out, you may place it in the solid waste cart with the rest of your waste. You can also add kitty litter to the wet paint until it is absorbed to a solid substance and then place the can in the cart with your waste. 

How do I dispose of large Fluorescent Light Bulbs?

fluorescent light bulbs are considered hazardous waste. Residents may take them to the Denton Landfill or Clean Earth Inc 866-303-7344