How can the City justify moving forward with permanent service changes without first putting even one neighborhood out for competitive bid?

Before dismantling a long-standing system, Dallas should test the open market. Issue a pilot RFP. Let private haulers compete. Compare real costs, real safety plans, and real operational models. That is how responsible governments evaluate alternatives.

The City spent thousands of taxpayer dollars conducting a survey, yet now appears prepared to sidestep both that feedback and the opportunity for competitive comparison. Meanwhile, private haulers successfully manage collection for millions of homes nationwide — including in dense urban environments with narrow alleys and complex logistics.

Instead, Dallas is relying solely on internal judgment without market validation. That is not transparency. That is not due diligence. And it is not how you make a decision that affects infrastructure, property values, and residents across the city.

Before changing the system, prove there isn’t a better one.