R&D Portable Sanitation Commercial Waste Hauling Franchise
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ORDINANCE No. 2026-874; Passed first reading October 7, 2026 ORDINANCE granting to R&D PORTABLE SANITATION SOLUTIONS 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
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Pull commercial waste hauling franchise ordinance terms before final reading
Applies if: You advise haulers, commercial property owners, or the city on Chapter 39 franchise compliance.
Why now: Ordinance 2026-874 passed first reading October 7 and second reading October 14, and its third and final reading is listed for October 21, with the outcome not yet recorded.
What to do: Obtain the full text of the franchise ordinance for R&D Portable Sanitation Solutions and identify its stated terms and conditions and findings. The summary only says "related terms and conditions," so term length, fees, and compliance obligations cannot be assessed until the text is read.
Act before: After the next material record update
Check franchise status before subcontracting commercial waste hauling work
Applies if: You operate or subcontract commercial waste hauling in Houston.
Why now: The ordinance grants the right to collect, haul and transport solid and industrial waste from commercial properties in Houston, and third and final reading is listed for October 21 with no outcome recorded.
What to do: If you haul or subcontract commercial solid or industrial waste in Houston, confirm whether the franchise takes effect and what it authorizes before bidding against or partnering with R&D Portable Sanitation Solutions. The grant covers commercial properties citywide, so it may change who competes for your accounts.
Act before: After the next material record update
Ask why portable sanitation firm gets commercial waste franchise
Why now: The ordinance moved through first reading (October 7, Item 32), second reading (October 14, Item 43) and a third-reading listing on October 21 on consecutive weeks, with no recorded discussion or vote counts in the record.
What to do: Request the application file and staff review for R&D Portable Sanitation Solutions LLC. Ask why a portable sanitation company is being granted a franchise covering both solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties citywide, and whether any conditions were attached.
Act before: After the requested records are produced
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ORDINANCE No. 2026-874; Passed first reading October 14, 2026 ORDINANCE granting to R&D PORTABLE SANITATION SOLUTIONS 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
ORDINANCE No. 2026-874; Passed first reading October 7, 2026 ORDINANCE granting to R&D PORTABLE SANITATION SOLUTIONS 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
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pass second reading of solid waste franchise ordinance for R&D Portable Sanitation Solutions LLC
ORDINANCE granting to R&D PORTABLE SANITATION SOLUTIONS 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
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pass first reading of solid waste and industrial waste franchise ordinance for R&D Portable Sanitation Solutions LLC