Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Mission Bend
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 containers or heavy bags Bin (Trash)
Use personal trash cans (20-96 gallons) or heavy-duty bags. Containers or bags must weigh less than 40-50 lbs. Place at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics and packaging
Hauler-provided cart (e.g., Texas Pride 65-gallon cart) Bin (Recycling)
Recycling is collected on Saturdays for most Mission Bend HOAs. Do not bag recyclables. Overflow recycling can be placed in an old container clearly labeled 'RECYCLE'.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics #1-#7 (excluding Styrofoam)
- ✓Newspaper, catalogs, and junk mail
- ✓Flattened cardboard and paper towel rolls
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (check specific HOA contract)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Ceramics, dishes, and window glass
- ✕Soiled pizza boxes and food waste
Yard Waste Bin
Collected on regular trash days. Grass and leaves must be bagged under 50 lbs. Branches must be tied/bundled (under 4 feet, under 50 lbs) or placed in individual 3'x3'x3' piles. Limit of 8 to 10 bundles per service.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and leaves (bagged or in cans)
- ✓Tree limbs and branches
- ✓Brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Twice weekly on regular collection days (typically Wednesday and Saturday).
Placement
Place your two bulk items curbside by 7:00 a.m. Ensure they are clear of mailboxes, fire hydrants, and parked vehicles.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (couches, desks, dressers)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Appliances (washers, dryers, water heaters)
- ✓ Carpet and fencing (cut to 4-foot lengths and bundled)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Dirt, rocks, brick, and concrete
- ✕ Liquid paints, fuels, and motor oils
- ✕ Tires and vehicle batteries
- ✕ Items containing Freon that have not been professionally tagged
Standard collection of two bulk items is included in your HOA/MUD dues. If you have an entire house cleanout that exceeds this volume, contact your hauler for a special paid pickup quote.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Major private haulers in Mission Bend (like Texas Pride) observe 4 major holidays. If a holiday falls on your Wednesday or Saturday collection day, service will roll over to your *next regularly scheduled collection day*.
Yard Waste Exception
Heavy trash and brush follow the same holiday rollover schedule. Do not leave items at the curb during a skipped holiday pickup.
Some HOAs contracted with Best Trash may also observe Memorial Day and Labor Day. Always verify the specific holiday calendar printed in your HOA newsletter.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Don't Bag Your Recyclables
Never place your clean recyclables inside a plastic garbage bag before tossing them in the recycling cart. Haulers will treat bagged recyclables as contamination and redirect them to the landfill because the bags jam sorting machinery.
Keep Base Concrete Off Basketball Goals
If you are throwing away a broken basketball goal on heavy trash day, you must break down the pole into sections no longer than 4 feet, and completely remove all concrete from the base. Haulers will not take items embedded in heavy concrete.
No Wet Paint or Contractor Waste
Your curbside service cannot collect liquid paint, motor oil, or large piles of contractor-generated construction debris (like bricks and drywall). You must let paint dry completely solid by mixing it with kitty litter before disposal.
Seasonal Information
Spring
March - MaySpring cleaning is fully supported by the twice-weekly heavy trash pickups. However, please ensure that you limit your bulk items to just two pieces per collection day to keep the automated trucks on schedule.
Summer
June - AugustDuring peak hurricane and storm season, avoid putting out heavy trash or massive brush piles if a severe storm is forecasted. High winds and floodwaters can carry loose items into the bayous, worsening local flooding.
Winter
December - FebruaryFollowing the holidays, live Christmas trees can be left at the curb on your regular trash day. Remove all ornaments, tinsel, and stands. Trees taller than 5 feet must be cut in half to fit in the collection trucks.
About Mission Bend Waste Management
Navigating Mission Bend's Decentralized Waste Services
Because Mission Bend is an unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) spanning Fort Bend and Harris counties, it does not have a centralized municipal sanitation department. Instead, solid waste services are governed by local Homeowner Associations (HOAs) and Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs), such as Chelford One MUD and Mission Bend MUD No. 2. The vast majority of neighborhoods contract exclusively with Texas Pride Disposal or Best Trash, which typically operate on a standard Wednesday and Saturday collection schedule across the community.
Flexible Container Rules and Twice-Weekly Pickups
Unlike cities that mandate the use of a single uniform cart, Mission Bend haulers like Texas Pride Disposal allow residents to use their own personal trash containers ranging from 20 to 96 gallons. If you don't want to use a heavy bin, you can also place securely tied, heavy-duty garbage bags directly at the curb. Just ensure that no single can or bag exceeds 40 to 50 pounds, and place them out by 7:00 a.m. on your Wednesday and Saturday collection days.
Convenient Twice-Weekly Heavy Trash Collection
One of the most significant benefits of the private contracts in Mission Bend is the frequency of heavy trash pickups. Instead of waiting for a designated 'bulk week' once a month, residents can set out bulky items on every single service day. Both Texas Pride and Best Trash will collect up to two heavy items—such as a mattress, couch, or appliance—from the curb on Wednesdays and Saturdays alongside your standard household garbage.
Managing Summer Storm Debris and Drainage
Summer in the Gulf Coast region brings blazing heat and sudden, intense thunderstorms. Mission Bend MUD No. 2 emphasizes that localized street flooding is often caused by yard waste and debris blocking stormwater drains. When setting out brush and tree limbs for your hauler, they must be tied in bundles no longer than four feet or stacked neatly in distinct 3' x 3' x 3' piles to prevent branches and loose leaves from washing into the drainage infrastructure.
Proper Disposal of Freon Appliances and Fencing
If you are upgrading your home and need to toss an old refrigerator, freezer, or AC unit during a heavy trash day, environmental regulations apply. The item must be completely drained of CFC refrigerants (Freon) by a certified technician and have a visible tag confirming removal; otherwise, the haulers will leave it at the curb. For old wooden fencing, panels must be broken down, have nails removed, and be cut into 4-foot lengths.
Drop-off Facilities
Fort Bend County Recycling Center
1200 Blume Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471
Materials Accepted
Houston Environmental Service Center (For Harris County portion)
11500 S. Post Oak Rd., Houston, TX 77045
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides trash service in Mission Bend?
Since Mission Bend is unincorporated, trash service is contracted privately by the various Homeowner Associations (HOAs) and Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs). The primary haulers in the area are Texas Pride Disposal and Best Trash.
What days are garbage and heavy trash picked up?
For the vast majority of Mission Bend neighborhoods, standard garbage, yard waste, and heavy trash are collected twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Recycling is typically picked up on Saturdays.
Do I need to schedule a bulk trash pickup in advance?
No. Under the standard Mission Bend HOA contracts, you are allowed to place up to two heavy/bulky items at the curb on every scheduled collection day (Wednesdays and Saturdays) without calling ahead.
How do I throw away tree branches?
Branches and limbs must be tied and bundled, keeping them under 4 feet in length and under 50 pounds. Alternatively, Texas Pride allows branches to be placed in individual, clear 3' x 3' x 3' piles. There is a limit of 8 to 10 bundles per service day.