II. Application
1) A resident applying for Senior or Disabled Citizens Discount must own and occupy, or rent and
occupy, the residence; be sixty-five (65) or more years of age; or present proof of disability in
accordance with this section. The discount will be the stated percentage or amount adopted resolution
of City Council. The applicant must complete a Senior or Disabled Citizens Discount Form and must
supply all requested information. The form and any supporting documentation can be mailed, faxed or
delivered to:
Environmental Services Dept., 7968 San Paulo, El Paso, Texas 79907. Fax (915) 212-6100
2) Proof of Age shall consist a copy of one of the following:
i. A valid driver’s license or state-issued identification card showing the day and year of birth;
ii. A Sun Metro Senior Citizen reduced fare card.
3) Proof of 100% disability shall consist a copy of one of the following:
i. Certification from Social Security Administration
ii. Certification from a proper administrative officer that the applicant is a recipient of a public disability
pension entity.
iii. Certification from the Veterans Administration
4) Person receiving a Senior or Disabled discount is not eligible for Sidedoor/Waiver Collection.
5) No person shall be entitled to a discount for more than one (1) residence.
6) The discount does not apply to charges for additional carts, special collections or other services
provided.
7) Approved discounts are not transferable to another person or address.
8) Eligibility for the discounted rate shall lapse at the end of each anniversary of determination of
eligibility.
9) The Director shall have the authority to investigate and verify eligibility.
III. Application Review
1) The application will be reviewed by the Director or designee.
2) An individual who no longer qualifies for a discounted rate is required to notify the Director of the
Department of Environmental Services in writing. The letter should be addressed to:
Environmental Services Dept., Attn: Director, 7968 San Paulo, El Paso, Texas 79907.
3) The Department reserves the right to investigate an applicant’s continued eligibility if there is reason
to believe that the discounted rate may no longer be warranted at the residence.