Collection Schedule:
- Trash Collection: Tuesdays & Fridays
- Recycling Collection: Fridays
Trash Collection Details:
Best Trash will collect household refuse placed curbside in the provided trash cart. Place the cart with handles facing the street. Residents may use one Best Trash cart for refuse, with additional waste placed in containers (30-50 gallons) or bags (up to 40 lbs). Trash must be at the curb by 7 AM on collection days.
Excluded Items:
Do not dispose of dirt, sod, mulch, rocks, bricks, concrete, tires, batteries, motor oil, cooking oil, construction debris, or hazardous materials. Items containing liquids should not be placed in sealed containers. Best Trash is not responsible for stains caused by spills. Uncollected items will be tagged with an explanation.
Heavy Trash:
Tree trimmings, brush, and fencing must be bundled (max 3” diameter, 4’ length, 40 lbs). Large items such as furniture, mattresses, and up to one room of carpet (cut into 4’ bundles) will be collected on regular trash days. Refrigerators and appliances containing Freon must be drained with proof of service.
Special Collection Service:
For larger amounts of residential waste, yard trimmings, or bulk items, Best Trash offers special collection services. For pricing, email district name, address, and photos of items to customerservice@besttrashtexas.com.
Recycling Guidelines:
Accepted items include paper, cardboard, plastics (1-5,7), aluminum, tin cans, and glass. Ensure recyclables are clean and free from liquids or food residue. Only use the designated green recycle cart. Cardboard should be flattened and placed next to the cart if overflowing.
Cart Maintenance:
Each residence is provided with one 65-gallon trash and one 65-gallon recycling cart. Best Trash will replace defective carts due to wear and tear. Lost or stolen carts can be replaced for $85 by contacting Best Trash.
Battery Disposal
As a gentle reminder, please do not dispose of Batteries in the trash, please go to https://www.batteriesplus.com/store-locator to search for a local store near you to dispose of batteries.
Pruning and Yard Cleaning Season Guidelines
Pruning season is approaching, and we appreciate your help in keeping our community clean and safe. Please follow these guidelines when preparing yard waste for disposal:
Branches & Trimmings
- Branches must be no more than 4 inches in diameter and 4 feet in length.
- All trimmings must be tied and bundled.
- Each bundle should weigh no more than 40 pounds.
- Best Trash will collect up to five tied bundles per collection day.
Bags of Leaves/Grass
- Leaves must be placed in bags for pickup.
- Bags should be securely tied and weigh no more than 40 pounds each.
- Best Trash will collect up to 5 bags of leaves/grass per collection day.
If You Use a Landscaper
If a landscaping service maintains your yard, please ensure they remove all trimmings and bagged leaves. This service is typically included in their fees.
Contact Information:
- Phone: 281-313-2378
- Website: www.best-trash.com
- Email: customerservice@besttrashtexas.com