Trash Collection Guidelines – Harris County WCID No. 84

Provider: Best Trash beginning October 1, 2025

Collection Days: Every Wednesday & Saturday

Time: Please place trash at the curb by 7:00 a.m.

Regular Trash Collection

• Use the 95-gallon Best Trash cart (black with red lid).
• Limit: One cart per household.
• Additional refuse allowed in: Bags (≤ 40 lbs)
• Containers (30–50 gallons)
• All items must be placed curbside by 7:00 a.m.

Excluded Items-Best Trash will not collect:

• Construction debris, hazardous waste, liquids (e.g., paint, oil)
• Dirt, rocks, bricks, concrete, tires, batteries
• Contractor-generated waste

Spillage from hidden liquids may result in stains. Best Trash is not responsible for cleanup. Non-collected items will be tagged with an explanation.

Heavy Trash & Yard Waste-Collected every service day:

• Yard waste: ≤ 4″ diameter, ≤ 4′ long, tied bundles ≤ 40 lbs
• Limit: Up to 5 tied bundles per collection day
• Large items (e.g., furniture, mattresses): Max 2 per collection day
• Carpet: ≤ 1 room, cut ≤ 4′ wide, tied bundles ≤ 40 lbs
• Appliances with Freon: Must be drained and include a receipt

Special Collection Service-For large volumes of trash or bulk items:

• Email: customerservice@besttrashtexas.com
• Include: District name, address, and photos of items

Cart Maintenance

• One cart provided per residence
• Replacement for wear & tear: Free
• Lost/stolen cart: $85 + tax
• Contact: customerservice@besttrashtexas.com

Holiday Schedule

If collection falls on:

• New Year’s Day
• Independence Day
• Christmas Day Service will resume on the next scheduled collection day

Contact Best Trash

Phone: 281-313-2378

Website: www.best-trash.com Use our Chat Feature

Email: customerservice@besttrashtexas.com

When I turn on the faucet, the water sputters. Why?

• You have air in your lines. Turn on your tap slowly and run the water until the sputtering stops.

The water is discolored. What should I do?

• Flush water pipes by running the water until it is clear.
• Do not wash clothes if the water is discolored. Wait until the water runs clear at the tap. Wash a load of dark clothes first.

Why does my water have a strong smell?

• The smell is probably chlorine. Often, water systems will increase chlorine levels to disinfect the pipes.

What should I do if my water pressure is low?

• Check the faucet screens for trapped particles. Remove the screens and clean out any particles. Put the screens back on the faucet.

Do I need to clean out my faucets?

• Yes. You should flush your faucets after the drinking water advisory.
• Turn on the main water valve.
• Turn on the cold water tap at all faucets and run the water until you feel a change in temperature (i.e. the water gets noticeably colder). This may take several minutes. Begin with the faucet that is highest up in your home or building and then open the other faucets one at a time moving from the highest floor to the lowest.

Do I need to clean appliances?

• Yes. Read the owner’s manual for directions to clean appliances such as water softeners and filter units.

My refrigerator has a water dispenser/ice maker. Do I need to clean them?

• Yes. Water dispensers and ice makers are connected to your water line. You need to flush and clean them.
• Follow the directions in the owner’s manual or:
• Change the filter cartridges.
• Throw out ice.
• Flush the water dispenser for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Run the ice maker for 1 hour.
• Throw out all the ice.
• Wash and sanitize bin areas.

Do I need to do something for the water softener?

• Yes. You may need to run through a regeneration cycle. Follow the directions in the owner’s manual.

I have a water treatment unit for the house. Does it need special care?

• Yes. Change the filter cartridges. Some units need disinfecting. Follow the directions in the unit’s owner’s manual.

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