Frequently asked questions

When is trash day?

You can use https://elpasoesd.net/home/schedule.htm to check your address to see what day your trash is getting picked up.

I want to have a party at a park. Do I need to get a permit and is there a fee?

Yes, a $54 park usage permit is required for park use if your event is for 50 or more people or if any of the following items will be introduced onto the park grounds.

-Portable Restrooms
-Amplification (Amplified Music or Public Announcement)
-Blow Up Jumper/Bounce House

What can I put in my blue bin (recycle bin)?

Please see the El Paso website here for a list of what can be recycled.

https://www.elpasotexas.gov/environmental-services/recycle/

You can also use the following link to search for items that can be recycled:
https://elpasoesd.net/home/home.htm

Do we get snow here?

Very rarely and if we do, it would be considered a light dusting where it is gone by early afternoon. We do get freezing temperatures at night during the winter, for this I'd recommend covering your outdoor spigots to prevent pipes from bursting.