Denton.
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Denton has owned its water and electric utilities since 1905. Until the 1950s its water came entirely from deep artesian wells. In 1927, after Lake Dallas was built, Denton declined a contract with Dallas for storage in it. Three decades later it helped pay for the new Garza-Little Elm dam, now Lewisville Lake, in exchange for access to the water. In the 1980s the city contracted for water from Lake Ray Roberts, then under construction by the Army Corps of Engineers. Today Denton treats surface water from Lewisville Lake and Lake Ray Roberts at its own plant beside each lake.

Sources: Handbook of Texas — Denton, TX (Denton County) · Handbook of Texas — Lewisville Lake · City of Denton — 2025 Water Quality Report

The City of Denton provides residential solid waste and recycling service; every household gets a blue cart for loose, unbagged recyclables. Use the city's 2026 calendar or Waste Reminders to find your collection day.

• Accepted: cardboard, boxboard, paper, aluminum and steel cans, plastic bottles, tubs and jugs, glass bottles and jars with lids removed, cartons.
• Not accepted: plastic bags and film, Styrofoam, paper towels and plates, textiles, hoses, wire, hangers, yard waste, food, greasy boxes, electronics, furniture.
• Drop-off: city landfill, 1527 S. Mayhill Rd., Monday to Saturday; also North Lakes Park, Windsor Drive at Hinkle Drive.
• Also: Home Chemical Collection, 1527 S. Mayhill Road, Building 300.

Sources: City of Denton: Recycling Program · City of Denton: Trash Service