Public Works

• Storm drainage
• Street maintenance
  • Report a pothole location form
  • Report a street sign problem form
  • Street light outage reporting
  • Street Light Request Form
• Solid waste
• Residential curbside service
• Optional commercial hand carry services
• Citizens Convenience Station (CCS)
• Clean ups
• Parks and recreation
• Park location map and amenities
• Swimming pool
  • Pool rules
  • Pool rental rules and regulations
• Parks and park facilities
• Ben Gill Park Pavilion rules and regulations
• Breezy Hill Community Park rules and regulations
• Open Space Master Plan
• Special events application form (word format)
  
• Terrell sports directory
• Commemorative tree planting program
• Adopt-A-Neighborhood program
• Report a location of a mosquito problem
  • Mosquito spraying information
  • West Nile Virus information
• Line Locate Form

Storm Drainage

Storm drains and ditches catch rainwater run-off from City-maintained streets. Public Works keeps the water flowing by periodically cleaning the banks of drainage ditches and removing obstacles in the ditches. Crews monitor the system of ditches, inlets or catch basins, open channels, underground pipelines, and detention ponds that prevent storm waters from flooding Terrell's streets.

Please do not dispose of leaves, grass clippings, or any other debris in the storm drains or drainage ditches! 

To report flooding caused by blocked storm drains or ditches:

• during regular office hours: 972-551-6609
• evenings or weekends: 972-551-6622 (Terrell Police Services dispatcher)

Street Maintenance

Routine street maintenance, including pothole repairs, crack sealing, and repairs to sunken roadway areas, is done on a regular basis. When possible, quick temporary repairs are used to make the roadway safe for residents. These are replaced by permanent repairs as soon as weather and work schedules permit. 

Report damaged street areas that could be dangerous for pedestrians or motorists by calling Public Works at 972-551-6609 during regular office hours. You will be asked for detailed information about the area and the exact location of the needed repairs.

The department is responsible for upkeep of existing traffic signs and pavement markings.

Report damage to signs: 972-551-6609

Request new signs or traffic signals: 972-551-6607
(Engineering Department)

Be prepared to document the need for new traffic controls at the requested location.

Public Works also supervises street sweeping and weed control operations.

Solid Waste (garbage)

Public Works oversees the collection and disposal of solid waste in accordance with the agreement between the City of Terrell and the solid waste contractor, IESI.

Residential refuse is collected at curbside two days a week. See collection map to determine your pick up days. (Please be sure your garbage is at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection days and containers removed after pickup.)

Pickup is limited to 15 bags, cans, and/or bundles on each collection day. Brush must be tied in bundles no more than 4 feet long and weighing no more than 50 pounds.

There is no garbage service on certain holidays. Refuse will be picked up on the next regularly scheduled collection day. These holidays include:

• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas
• New Year's Day.

Bulky items are picked up on the second collection day of each week. Pickup is limited to 2 bulky items at a time. Place bulky items in a neat stack no earlier than the Saturday before your bulky waste collection day. Items placed next to utility poles, mailboxes, trees, or parked cars will NOT be picked up. Do not block sidewalks, driveways, or roadways.

Please Note: items placed on vacant lots or in alleys will NOT be collected.

Please label any items that are not obviously refuse.

Items for collection on bulky collection day include:

• Furniture - couch, chairs, mattresses, box springs, etc.
• Appliances - Freon® must be removed for pickup
• Lawn Equipment - no riding mowers
• TV Sets
• Swing Sets - must be taken apart
• Tree Limbs - less than 6 feet long, 6" diameter, and/or 75 pounds. Limited to a total of 1 cubic yard per collection
• Debris from minor remodeling projects you have done yourself. No more than 1 cubic yard per collection.

Items NOT collected:

• Roofing materials
• Construction, demolition, or remodeling debris from projects done by a contractor
• Dirt, rock, or concrete
• Hazardous materials - herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, pool chemicals, etc.
• Tires, batteries, and automobile parts
• Liquids - paint, motor oil, solvents, etc.

IESI

Several landfills accept items from Kaufman County residents. Call for information on locations, fees, and restrictions:

 City of Garland:    972-414-5083
 McCommas Bluff:   214-670-0990
 Skyline:    972-842-5710
 Republic Malloy:  903-886-7832

Citizens Convenience Station

Regular household trash, bulky items, brush and recyclable materials are accepted at the Citizens Convenience Station on CR 319 from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Terrell residents, living within the city limits of Terrell, may purchase a
permit at:

Terrell City Hall - Utilities Window
201 E. Nash St.
Terrell, Texas 75160
ph. (972) 551-6600

Kaufman County residents, living outside the city limits of Terrell, may
purchase a permit at:

Kaufman County Sub-Courthouse Tax Office 408 E. College St. Terrell, Texas 75160 ph. (972) 563-9611

Kaufman County Courthouse 100 W. Washington Kaufman, Texas 75142 ph. (972) 932-4331

To reach the station, go one mile north of the Terrell city limits on SH 34. Go east (right) on CR 319 for ¼ mile.

The Terrell Citizens Convenience Station accepts residential trash only. No commercial dumping allowed!

ALL VEHICLES AND TRAILERS MUST BE TARPED! Loose debris falling from load could result in fines.

NO BATTERIES ACCEPTED. Tires may be taken to County Precinct Barn (limit 4). Appliances (refrigerators, stoves, washers, etc.) may be taken to Terrell Iron & Metal on S. Delphine St.

Bulky items:  A permit is required to dispose of bulky items. Charges are based on the size of the load. Request a disposal permit at City Hall during regular office hours. Permits are valid for 60 days.

Recycling:  CCS provides bins for mixed paper, plastics, glass bottles and jars (all colors), and cans (tin and aluminum). Used motor oils and filters may also be recycled. NO plate glass, mirrors, or ceramics are accepted. For information on the benefits of recycling contact the Environmental Coop at (972) 524-0007.

Items Accepted at Terrell Citizens Convenience Station:

Aluminum Box springs Cardboard (residential only, no commercial) Furniture-couches, chairs, tables Glass bottles Household trash Magazines

Mattress Minor home remodeling materials(by owner) Motor oil Newspaper Paper Plastic Swing sets (must be broken down) TVs

Items Not Accepted at Terrell Citizens Convenience Station:

Ammunition Appliances (see Terrell Iron & Metal) Batteries Car Batteries Brush Ceramics Concrete Construction Debris (Commercial) Dirt Fertilizers Herbicides Metal Metal Fences (see Lake June Scrap) Mirrors

Paint (oil based) Pallets Pesticides Plate glass Pool Chemicals PVC Pipe Refrigerators (see Terrell Iron & Metal) Rock Roofing Materials Shingles Solvents Stoves (see Terrell Iron & Metal) Tires (see County Precinct Barn) Washers (see Terrell Iron & Metal)

Other waste disposal facilities:

County Precinct Barn
601 E. Nash St.
Terrell, TX 75160
972-563-5362

Lake June Scrap Metal
West on Lake June Off 635
972-288-9482

Terrell Iron & Metal
1031 S. Delphine
Terrell, TX 75160
972-563-5386

Clean Ups

Free Residential Clean Ups

The City of Terrell sponsors four (4) one-day residential clean up events each year. During each one-day event citizens can dispose of residential solid waste at the Terrell Citizens Convenience Station free of charge from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Proof of residency may be required in the form of a Texas Driver's License or a current water bill. For more information, contact the Terrell Citizens Convenience Station at 972-551-6628 or Public Works at 972-551-6609.

Recycling containers are available for mixed paper (newspaper, office paper, magazines, junk mail, etc.), aluminum and tin cans, plastic bottles & jugs, glass bottles and jars. No plate glass, mirrors or ceramics accepted.

2008 Free Residential Clean Up Dates:

March 15
May 17
August 2
October 11

Acceptable items: Appliances Automotive Batteries Bulky Items (Furniture, etc.) Cement/Rock Construction Debris ( Limit to 5 Cubic Yards) Hazardous Materials Used Oil Oil Filters Tires (Limit 4 total per residence) Trash

Non-Acceptable items: Brush Chemicals Paint Pesticides

Free Countywide Clean Up

Kaufman County sponsors a free clean up event each May for residents of Kaufman County. For more information contact your County Precinct or the Kaufman County Extension office at 972-563-0233.

Commemorative Tree Planting Program

Making A Lasting Contribution…The Terrell Parks Department, in its desire to enhance public property and encourage an aesthetically pleasing environment, has established a tree donation program.

This program enables citizens to have a tree planted and maintained by the City of Terrell within public right-of-ways, parks or other City controlled areas to celebrate a special occasion such as a wedding, anniversary or birthday. Trees can also be planted as a memorial for a friend or family member. A commemorative plaque can be installed with the original planting.

Print the online application form or contact the City of Terrell Public Works Department at 972-551-6609. Donations made to the City of Terrell are tax deductible.

Rules:

1. The city and the donor must mutually agree on the proposed location. Factors such as vehicular and pedestrian traffic, underground and aboveground utilities, property lines, availability of water, and other factors shall be considered.

2. Any tree planted shall be listed on the current Master Tree List. This list shall be developed based on native species, long-term maintenance, degree of hardiness, growth rate, as well as other considerations.

3. All trees will be purchased, installed and maintained by the city through the Parks Department. This includes the original planting, replacement if necessary, pruning, pest and fungus control, removal, storm damage repairs, staking, etc.

4. The seasonal planting of new or replacement trees shall occur from November through February, weather permitting.

5. A commemorative plaque, if desired, can be installed with the original planting. The plaque shall be made of granite, approximately 10"x12", with a maximum of three (3) lines of text or numbers and a maximum of twelve (12) letters or numbers per line. The plaque will be installed at ground level.

6. Regarding deciduous versus evergreens, because of dense bushy growth in many cases, and the resultant shading problems in the winter months, the use of evergreen trees is limited to carefully chosen sites and only where the above-mentioned problems can be minimized.

Trees	Initial Size	Cost to Donor
Small Trees - up to 20 feet tall
Crape Myrtle	20 gal (8-10')	$250.00
Yaupon Holly	20 gal (6-8')	$250.00
Flowering Crabapple	20 gal (1 1/2-1 3/4")	$200.00
Oklahoma Redbud	20 gal (1 3/4")	$200.00
Medium Trees - 20-50 feet tall
Chinese Pistache	45 gal (3-4")	$300.00
Bradford Pear	45 gal (3-4")	$300.00
Texas Red Oak	45 gal (3-4")	$400.00
Pin (Water) Oak	45 gal (3-4")	$400.00
Large Trees - 50 feet and up
Bald Cypress	45 gal (3-4")	$300.00
Bur Oak	45 gal (3-4")	$500.00
Chinquapin Oak	45 gal (3-4")	$500.00
Shumard Oak	45 gal (3-4")	$500.00
Southern Live Oak	45 gal (3-4")	$500.00

Commemorative Tree Planting Program Application (Word .doc format)

Adopt-A-Neighborhood Program

Adopt-A-Neighborhood's Mission

Terrell citizens are invited to do their part to keep Terrell beautiful and perform an important environmental service. This program provides groups, families, or individuals an opportunity to participate in a valuable community service project.

Benefits

By joining the Adopt-A-Neighborhood program, you and your neighbors are likely to see transformations such as:

• Restoring a sense of community pride
  
• Getting acquainted with your neighbors
  
• Enjoying cleaner neighborhoods
  
• Gaining a sense of accomplishment for the environment and community
  
• Teaching children the importance of maintaining your community
  

Who can adopt a neighborhood?

Anyone! Adopt-A-Neighborhood aims to unite and support all people interested in improving Terrell neighborhoods.

• Individuals
  
• Neighborhood Associations
  
• Schools
  
• Church Groups
  
• Senior Citizens
  
• Youth Groups
  
• Scouts
  
• Businesses
  
• Families
  
• Civic Groups

What can be adopted?

Adopt-A-Neighborhood consists of removing litter from city maintained right-of-ways. A neighborhood can be a street and/or its surrounding streets or an entire neighborhood.

What are volunteers responsible for?

• Provide a minimum of four (4) clean ups per year.
  
• Adequate adult supervision for youth under the age of 18 years.
  
• It is recommended that long sleeves, long pants, sturdy shoes and gloves be used.
  
• It is recommended that a First Aid Kit be on hand and readily available the day of the clean up.

How do you adopt a neighborhood?

1. Print out the application & release form and mail to the City of Terrell, Public Works Dept., 201 E. Nash St. / P.O. Box 310, Terrell, TX 75160 or fax to 972-551-6620. You may also call 972-551-6609 to request an application & release form be sent to you via mail.
   
2. Fill out and return the application and release form at least one (1) week prior to any scheduled clean up.
   
3. The City will process your forms and contact you at the phone number(s) you provided.

City Support

The City of Terrell will provide:

• Warning signs and safety vests, which must be worn at all times.
  
• Trash bags and removal of bags on the next available work day after a clean up.
  
• Acknowledgment & recognition
  
• The City of Terrell will erect an adoption sign naming the adopters on the adopted site. This will reinforce a sense of responsibility and pride for the volunteers.

Help Keep Terrell Beautiful!

Adopt-A-Neighborhood Application & Group Release forms   (Word .doc format)

Street light Outage Reporting

Is there a streetlight in your neighborhood in need of repair? With more than 180,000 streetlights to maintain, TXU Electric Delivery appreciates your help finding lights that are malfunctioning or in need of repair. Report street light outages online or call TXU Electric Delivery at 1-888-313-4747.

Click here for a Street Light Request Form