Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Atascocita
Texas residential services run Monday through Friday. Please refer to your neighborhood's specific zoning map for your exact day.
State Mandate
Bag all trash to prevent pests.
Personal container or heavy-duty bags Bin (Trash)
Containers or bags must not exceed 50 gallons in capacity or weigh over 40 pounds. Place waste adjacent to the curb by 7:00 a.m. on collection days.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
Green Cart (varies by MUD) Bin (Recycling)
Items must be placed loose inside the provided recycling cart by 7:00 a.m. Do not bag recyclables. Clean and dry all containers before disposal.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics #1-5 and #7
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Glass bottles (all colors)
- ✓Paper (junk mail, newspapers)
- ✓Flattened cardboard boxes
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Pizza boxes
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Clothes and hangers
- ✕Toys and wood
Yard Waste Bin
Grass and leaves must be bagged. Limbs and brush must be tied into bundles no longer than 4 feet, with a branch diameter under 3 inches, and weighing less than 40 pounds.
Accepted Items
- ✓Tree branches
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Foliage and shrub trimmings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Collected on both regular service days (for Best Trash customers)
Placement
Place bulk items at the curb by 7:00 a.m. alongside regular trash. For non-contract items, contact your hauler in advance to arrange a special paid pickup.
Accepted
- ✓ Appliances (Freon removed)
- ✓ Furniture and mattresses
- ✓ Rolled carpet (up to 1 room, cut to 4 feet, under 40 lbs)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Dirt, rocks, bricks, and concrete
- ✕ Tires and batteries
- ✕ Motor oil and hazardous waste
- ✕ Construction debris
Standard bulk items are included in your MUD fees. Special non-contract items (like construction debris) require scheduling a paid pickup directly with the hauler.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If your scheduled collection day falls on an observed holiday, your trash and recycling will simply be skipped that day and picked up on your NEXT regularly scheduled collection day.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste and heavy trash follow the exact same holiday skip schedule.
Because Atascocita uses twice-a-week trash collection, routes do not shift forward by one day. You must wait until your next regular service day.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep Out Greasy Pizza Boxes
While clean cardboard is accepted, pizza boxes saturated with grease and cheese ruin the recycling process. Always throw dirty pizza boxes in the regular garbage.
Say No to Plastic Bags
Never bag your recyclables. Sorting facilities cannot process plastic bags, which tangle in the machinery. Keep your recyclables loose inside the green cart.
No Hidden Liquids
Do not hide motor oil, cooking oil, or liquid paint in your trash bags. When the truck compacts the garbage, these liquids burst, causing hazardous spills on your street that the haulers are not responsible for cleaning.
Seasonal Information
Hurricane Season
June - NovemberDuring severe Gulf Coast storms or flooding, standard MUD trash haulers cannot collect massive piles of waterlogged debris or ruined drywall. Homeowners will need to hire specialized junk removal services or coordinate with FEMA/county relief for disaster debris.
Spring Landscaping
March - MayAs you trim back winter growth, ensure all heavy brush is bundled correctly. Unbundled limbs or bundles exceeding the 40-pound weight limit will be tagged and left at the curb to prevent damage to the compacting trucks.
Holiday Box Overload
December - JanuaryIf you have an excess of cardboard moving or gift boxes, flatten them completely and condense them into a single larger box. Most haulers allow up to 20 flattened boxes placed neatly next to your recycling cart.
About Atascocita Waste Management
Understanding Atascocita's MUD-Based Trash Services
As an unincorporated community in Harris County, Atascocita does not have a single centralized city waste department. Instead, residential garbage and recycling are managed through various Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) and Homeowner Associations (HOAs). The most common private haulers servicing these districts include Best Trash, Texas Pride Disposal, and Residential Recycling & Refuse of Texas (RRRT). Residents must verify their specific MUD to confirm their assigned hauler, though most follow a similar twice-a-week collection schedule.
Standard Garbage Guidelines and Limits
For neighborhoods serviced by Best Trash, regular household refuse is collected twice a week, typically on Mondays and Thursdays. All garbage must be placed in personal trash cans or sturdy bags that do not exceed 50 gallons in capacity or weigh more than 40 pounds. To ensure timely service, all waste must be positioned at the curb by 7:00 a.m. Hazardous liquids, such as wet paint or motor oil, must never be hidden inside regular trash bags, as they can cause severe spills and damage to the collection trucks.
Simplified Curbside Recycling
Atascocita's recycling program relies on single-stream carts, usually collected once a week. Accepted materials include clean plastics (#1-5 and #7), flattened cardboard, paper, glass bottles, and metal cans. It is vital to remove all food residue and liquids before tossing items into the cart. Additionally, residents are strictly prohibited from placing plastic bags, greasy pizza boxes, or Styrofoam in the recycling bins, as these cause severe contamination at local processing facilities.
Yard Debris and Heavy Trash Days
Landscaping is a year-round task in the Texas Gulf Coast climate, and haulers accommodate this with specific yard waste rules. Branches and tree limbs must be cut to lengths of four feet or less, have a diameter under three inches, and be tied into manageable bundles weighing under 40 pounds. For larger items like mattresses, furniture, and small rolled carpets, these bulk items are typically collected on both of your regular weekly service days, making it convenient to clear out household clutter.
Disposing of Appliances and Freon
If you are upgrading your home appliances, you can place white goods at the curb for standard heavy trash collection. However, strict federal environmental laws apply to anything that cools. Refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners will not be collected unless they have been professionally drained of their Freon by a certified technician. The appliance must have a visible tag or an accompanying bill verifying the Freon removal before the garbage truck arrives.
Drop-off Facilities
Atascocita Recycling and Disposal Facility (WM Landfill)
3623 Wilson Road, Humble, TX 77396
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is my trash collector in Atascocita?
Because Atascocita is unincorporated, trash collection is managed by your specific Municipal Utility District (MUD) or HOA. The most common hauler is Best Trash, but others like Texas Pride Disposal or RRRT may service your exact street. Check your water bill or contact your HOA to confirm.
How do I throw away an old refrigerator?
Refrigerators, freezers, and AC units can be placed at the curb for heavy trash day, but only if the Freon has been completely drained by a licensed technician. You must tape the official removal bill or certification tag to the appliance, or it will not be collected.
What happens to my trash pickup on a holiday?
If your collection day falls on a major holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas, service is canceled for that day. Because Atascocita residents typically receive twice-a-week service, you simply hold your trash until your next regularly scheduled pickup day.
Can I put large tree branches in my trash?
No, loose branches cannot be thrown directly into the truck. All tree limbs and brush trimmings must be tied into bundles no longer than 4 feet, with no single branch wider than 3 inches in diameter, and weighing under 40 pounds.