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ORDINANCE NO. 2026-215, Passed second reading March 25, 2026 ORDINANCE granting to REFRESHTHREADS CLEANERS, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - THIRD AND FINAL READING

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The ordinance granted RefreshThreads Cleaners, LLC, a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid and industrial waste from commercial properties throughout Houston. It passed with all votes in favor and none opposed.
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City Council: Ordinance 2026-0215 third and final reading in full; all voting aye, nays noneApr 1, 2026
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Contractor
As of Apr 2026

Obtain Commercial Waste Collection Franchise Terms

Context: City Council unanimously completed the third and final reading for RefreshThreads Cleaners’ commercial waste franchise on April 1, 2026, after three recorded appearances.

Recommended: Pull the final ordinance and all related franchise terms before planning any commercial waste hauling work involving RefreshThreads Cleaners. The record confirms citywide authority for commercial solid and industrial waste collection, but does not provide the operating conditions that could determine whether your proposed service conflicts or can coordinate.

Source: City Council — Apr 01, 2026 →
Journalist
As of Apr 2026

Request Commercial Waste Collection Implementation Records

Context: Ordinance 2026-0215 received unanimous final approval on April 1, 2026, following unanimous first and second readings on March 18 and March 25, while the matter record states that no implementation milestone is verified.

Recommended: Request the enrolled ordinance, related franchise terms, and any execution or commencement records for RefreshThreads Cleaners, then ask when service may actually begin. Council completed three unanimous readings, yet the supplied record verifies no implementation milestone, leaving the practical rollout unresolved.

Source: City Council — Apr 01, 2026 →

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Ordinance 2026-0215 third and final reading in full; all voting aye, nays none

ORDINANCE NO. 2026-215, Passed second reading March 25, 2026 ORDINANCE granting to REFRESHTHREADS CLEANERS, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - THIRD AND FINAL READING

Vote: 0 for, 0 against

grant Refreshthreads Cleaners, LLC a solid and industrial waste collection franchise on third and final reading

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ORDINANCE 2026-0215 PASSED SECOND READING; all voting aye, nays none

ORDINANCE NO. 2026-215, Passed first reading March 18, 2026 ORDINANCE granting to REFRESHTHREADS CLEANERS, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto – SECOND READING

Vote: 0 for, 0 against

pass on second reading a solid-waste franchise ordinance for Refreshthreads Cleaners, LLC

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ORDINANCE 2026-0215 PASSED FIRST READING

ORDINANCE granting to REFRESHTHREADS CLEANERS, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto – FIRST READING

Vote: 16 for, 0 against, 1 absent

grant Refreshthreads Cleaners, LLC a solid and industrial waste collection franchise