Citizen Connection March 2020Each month, City staff will answer your utility and
services questions in our Ask an Expert column.
This month, we’re focusing on Dyno Dirt to prepare
you for spring planting season.
Can I purchase Dyno Dirt all year?
Yes, our facility is open year-round, and you can
purchase material Tuesday - Saturday, from
7 a.m.-3 p.m.
What is the difference between Dyno Dirt and
Dyno Soil?
Dyno Dirt is an excellent soil conditioner, which
you may use as a soil amendment, an ingredient in
potting mix, a topdressing, or as a mulch. For best
results, mix Dyno Dirt with existing or native soil.
Dyno Soil is a 60/40 blend of Dyno Dirt and sandy
loam, making it ready to use with no blending
required. Dyno Soil is excellent for planting, filling in
low spots, and leveling out a yard. For more product
information, visit www.cityofdenton.com/dyno.
How much material can I fit in the bed of my
pickup truck?
It varies by product due to weight constraints. A
regular-size pickup will hold approximately 2 cubic
yards of mulch. When purchasing Dyno Soil, 1 cubic
yard is all that is recommended, but Dyno Dirt can
be safely loaded at a quantity of 1.5 cubic yards.
How are the deco-colored mulches dyed?
The red, black, and brown mulches are painted with
an environmentally safe, water-based paint. They
are formulated to be nontoxic to children, animals,
and plants while still providing a long-lasting color.
Do you deliver?
At this time, the City of Denton does not offer
delivery. All items are sold in bulk and can be picked
up five days a week at the Pecan Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant, 1100 S. Mayhill Rd. For a list of
independent haulers, please email
Monica.Benavides@cityofdenton.com.
To send in a question for this column, email
communications@cityofdenton.com.
Celebrate Earth Day 50
Join Sustainable Denton in celebrating the
50th anniversary of Earth Day! Fifty years is so
much to celebrate that we need the entire month
to do it. From classes to citizen science projects,
there are many opportunities to get involved.
Help us kick off Earth Month at Keep Denton
Beautiful’s 27th Annual Redbud Festival on
April 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Celebrations start with
a commemorative tree planting, sustainable
giveaways, and much more. On April 11, the Clear
Creek Natural Heritage Center will host the
6th Annual Honey Run—rescheduled due to
weather and trail conditions.
Whether it’s reducing our carbon footprint,
limiting plastic use, participating in litter clean
up, or decreasing our food waste, we can all live
a little more sustainably. In addition to hosting
environmental events and classes, Sustainable
Denton will also plant 50 trees, 50 milkweed
plants, and 50 nectar-producing plants at Clear
Creek Natural Heritage Center. Follow our City of
Denton Sustainability Facebook page to keep up
with all the Earth Month activities.
Here are a few exciting events to get you started!
• Denton Redbud Festival – Saturday, April 4,
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Denton Civic Center
• Honey Run – Saturday, April 11, 8-11 a.m.,
Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center
• Fix-it Clinic – Tuesday, April 14, 6-8 p.m.,
North Branch Library
• The Urban Orchard – Thursday, April 16,
6-8 p.m., Emily Fowler Central Library
• Air Quality 101 – Thursday, April 30,
6-7 p.m., Emily Fowler Central Library
Ask an Expert: Frequently
Asked Dyno Dirt Questions
Severe weather is just
around the corner, and
with it could come
unexpected damages to
your property’s electrical
system.
To prepare you for
potential weather-
related damage, Denton
Municipal Electric (DME)
created a guide on what
to do in case you face
any electrical damages.
Take the following steps to properly repair or
replace your electric meter equipment:
• Contact a licensed electrician to obtain the
required electrical permits from the City and
complete the necessary repairs.
• For any questions regarding permitting or
exceptions to permitting, call the City of Denton
Building Safety Division at (940) 349-8360 or
email building@cityofdenton.com.
• After repairs have been made or equipment
has been replaced, your electrician must
contact the Building Safety Department to
schedule an inspection.
• The Building Safety Division will notify DME
when your inspection passes, so electric service
can be restored.
In the upcoming storm-season, if you see an
orange notice on your door from DME, it is
because your property’s electric meter equipment
is damaged and currently without electric service.
If you receive a notice, follow the instructions on
the notice to restore power to your property.
For emergency repairs after 4 p.m., weekends, or
holidays, call (940) 349-7000.
What to Do if Your
Property’s Electrical
System is Damaged
Did you know the City of Denton Solid Waste
and Recycling Department offers a clearstream
rental program?
With the warmer months approaching, we
expect to see more special events popping up
on the calendar. To accommodate these events,
the City of Denton rents out easily portable
trash containers called clearstreams (pictured
to the right). A clearstream is a collapsible trash
or recycling container you can put up and
take down in seconds. Plus, as a part of the
clearstream rental service, the City will provide
you with marked recycling and trash bags.
Rebates Available for
Planting Trees
A publication of the City of Denton Department of Public Affairs
ADA/EOE/ADEA • TDD (800) 735-2989 • www.cityofdenton.com
You can increase the value of your property and
improve the livability of our city by planting trees!
Denton utility customers may apply for a $50
rebate for each qualifying native or adapted tree
purchased—up to five trees per property. Visit
www.dentontreerebates.com for step-by-step
instructions, a list of qualifying trees, and to apply.
The application deadline is Friday, May 15.
Trees provide many benefits to you and our
community:
• Trees shade buildings and decrease ambient
temperatures. Strategically placed trees can
save you up to 56 percent on your annual air
conditioning costs.
• Trees provide aesthetic benefits and increase
property values. Healthy, mature trees add an
average of 10 percent to a property’s value.
• Trees filter pollution out of the air and reduce
greenhouse gases. Each year, 100 trees remove
53 tons of carbon dioxide and 430 pounds of
other pollutants.
(Statistics provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Forest Service)
The Tree Rebate Program is one of six programs
under the Denton Tree Initiative, a campaign from
Keep Denton Beautiful and the City of Denton.
The initiative was designed to increase Denton’s
tree canopy by offering free trees, forestry
education, and tree planting incentives to Denton
residents, businesses, neighborhoods, and
schools. For more information, visit
www.dentontreeinitiative.com.
Event organizers are responsible for all trash
and recyclables collected and must pick up and
drop off clearstreams at the Solid Waste and
Recycling facility at 1527 S. Mayhill Rd. If you
are planning an event and would like to rent a
clearstream, call Solid Waste and Recycling at
(940)-349-8064.
Rent a Clearstream for Your
Next Big Event!