Best Trash will begin collecting storm debris on Saturday July 20, 2024. Please have your storm debris prepared and placed at the curb for collection by 7 am.

1. Preparation: Residents are encouraged to cut debris to 4-foot lengths to facilitate easier pickup (but is not required). Place items at the curb in a pile.

2. Important Note: These dedicated trucks will only collect bagged debris, tree and fence debris. Household trash will not be picked up by these trucks.

3. Please do not put anything on the water meter box as the grapple claw may damage the box and Best Trash is not liable for the damage.

To all Harris County MUD No. 168 constituents regarding Hurricane Beryl Storm Debris Pickup:

Harris County MUD No. 168 has been working with Best Trash, who is the District’s trash collector and Harris County to arrange curb pick up of storm debris. Harris County has awarded a bid to a contractor to begin storm debris removal within the county. At this time, we do not have a date for when this will begin but expect pick up to start later in July. Harris County MUD No. 168 has also contracted with Best Trash to provide additional service for storm debris pickup over the next 2 to 3 weeks.

Best Trash will begin picking up with backend loader trucks for the storm debris that can be handled by the crews. For larger items, a truck and trailer will come through the district to pick up items that the crews are unable to handle. Best Trash asks that you bag what you can as this will help facilitate faster pickup. If bagging is not an option, they ask that you have small piles that could be easily handled. The larger items will be handled by a grappling hook with a trailer.

We ask that all storm debris begin to be placed at the curb over the next few weeks as they will be coming through the district with trucks.

We also would like to ask for patience on storm debris pickup as all contractors are being overloaded with debris pickup and this will take some time to complete.

Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 168 recently completed an initiative to convert the District to smart meters, partnering with Environmental Development Partners (EDP) to bring these devices to the District. Smart meters and related technologies are great tools for water conservation, and greatly improve our water system’s operational efficiency.

The District’s goals are lowering water loss due to leaks, visibility of water usage trends, and immediate reporting and handling of problems that may arise.

Residents can sign up for the “EyeOnWater” web service to monitor water usage as well as receive alerts of potential leaks.

Residents are urged to view provided information and instructional videos by going to:

www.MUD168.org/SM

For sign-up questions you may contact the District’s Operator, EDP, at (832) 467-1599, M-F 8AM-5PM

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