PHOTO: This 2023 photo shows two newly purchased City of Victoria Environmental Services waste collection trucks. Environmental Services received two new trucks last week.
The City of Victoria Environmental Services recently replaced two trucks in its fleet with new trucks, improving the department’s ability to complete trash and recycling pickups in a timely manner.
The trucks endure significant wear and tear as a result of being on the road 10-12 hours per day. The department follows a rotating schedule to replace the trucks in its fleet, purchasing one or two new trucks at a time as the old ones reach the end of their lifespan.
Environmental Services Director Darryl Lesak explained that whenever the department has fewer trucks available due to equipment problems or absent staff, the department works strategically to complete as many pickups as possible and minimize inconvenience to residents. For example, staff might work longer hours, or trucks might be re-assigned to different routes.
“Garbage can be a nuisance if it isn’t collected, so we sometimes prioritize garbage pickup over recycling if necessary,” Lesak said. “If we are unable to complete our pickups, we assign crews to finish them the next day.”
As a reminder, residents should have their carts out by 7 a.m. and leave them there for the entire day. If carts have not been picked up by the following day, call Solid Waste at 361-485-3220 or use the Victoria Texas 311 app to report a missed pickup.
To look up your pickup schedule for trash, recycling and yard waste, visit www.victoriatx.gov/environmental-services.