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Waste Guidelines Reminder

October 17, 2025

We want to remind residents about our waste collection guidelines.

NORTHWEST HARRIS COUNTY MUD 16 WASTE GUIDELINES

Collection Days

Trash and recycling services are provided by Best Trash.

● Trash is collected on Wednesday and Saturday.

● Recycling is collected on Saturday.

● All carts should be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on collection days.

Trash and Bulk Waste Guidelines

Residents must supply their own trash container sized between 30–50 gallons.

● Extra trash must be placed in 30–50-gallon containers or bags, weighing no more than

40 lbs..

● Yard and Bulk Waste is collected on both service days (Wednesday and Saturday).

○ Yard waste must be bundled (must be ≤4 ft long, ≤4 in diameter, and ≤40 lbs).

○ Bulk items include furniture, appliances, mattresses, and carpet. Carpet should

be from a maximum of one room, cut, and bundled.

○ Refrigerated appliances must be drained, and proof of service must be

provided.

● Excluded Items (will not be collected):

○ Construction debris, dirt, rocks, bricks, tile, and concrete.

○ Tires, batteries, motor/cooking oil, and hazardous materials.

○ Liquids in hidden containers (e.g., paint, gasoline).

Recycling Guidelines

● Use the Best Trash 18-gallon bin (one per household).

● Extra recycling can be placed in 30 to 50-gallon containers or clear bags, weighing no

more than 40 lbs..

● Recyclable items include:

○ Paper, including cardboard.

○ Plastics (types 1-5, and 7).

○ Aluminum and Tin Cans.

○ Glass (all colors).

○ Cardboard is recyclable—please break down all boxes flat and place them next

to the recycling container.

Holiday Schedule

No collection occurs on the following holidays:

● New Year’s Day

● Memorial Day

● Independence Day

● Labor Day

● Thanksgiving Day

● Christmas Day

Service will resume on the next regularly scheduled collection day.

Contact Best Trash

Need to get in touch? You can reach Best Trash via:

● Phone: 281-313-2378

● Website: best-trash.com (Use the new CHAT feature!)

● Email: customerservice@besttrashtexas.com

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