Industry-Leading Residential Garbage & Recycle Collection Services in Houston, Texas
You put it out. We pick it up.
Simple service, always.
Simple service, always.
Looking for a reliable partner to take care of your trash and recycling needs at home? You've come to the right place! At Texas Pride Disposal, we're experts in residential garbage collection and recycling services in Houston and the surrounding areas, making sure your home stays clean and green without any fuss. Imagine a life where you don't have to worry about sorting trash or dragging bins to the curb; we handle all that for you!
From the moment you start with us, you'll notice the difference. Our friendly team is dedicated to providing top-notch service, ensuring your trash pickup and waste disposal are handled smoothly and efficiently. We also believe in making recycling easy. With our simple guidelines, you can ensure that your recyclables are ready to go, helping the environment one pickup at a time.
Don't let waste pile up. Join the hundreds of satisfied homeowners who trust us to keep their spaces tidy and sustainable. Get in touch today and see how we can make residential garbage collection and recycling a breeze for your household!
From the moment you start with us, you'll notice the difference. Our friendly team is dedicated to providing top-notch service, ensuring your trash pickup and waste disposal are handled smoothly and efficiently. We also believe in making recycling easy. With our simple guidelines, you can ensure that your recyclables are ready to go, helping the environment one pickup at a time.
Don't let waste pile up. Join the hundreds of satisfied homeowners who trust us to keep their spaces tidy and sustainable. Get in touch today and see how we can make residential garbage collection and recycling a breeze for your household!
Harris County Residential Waste Collection Services
At Texas Pride Disposal, your solid waste program should be just that: yours. Don't let the big guys tell you what you can and can't put at the curb, when you can and can't put it at the curb, or what container you have to put it in. With our numerous garbage collection options, build a program that fits your community's exact needs and guarantees your community will be clean and pristine every day. Our residential services include:
- Garbage Services
- Bulk waste and yard waste every collection day.
- Backdoor service: Collection of residential waste placed near the garage or side-yard gate.
- Polycart service: Collection of residential waste placed curbside using Texas Pride Disposal-provided carts.
- Cart sizes available: 95, 65, 48, and 35 gallons
- Curbside service: Standard collection of residential waste placed curbside in resident-owned cans and/or bags.
- Recycling Services
- Curbside service of single-stream recycling using Texas Pride Disposal-provided containers.
- Container sizes available: 95, 65, 48, and 35 gallon carts; 32 gallon round cans; 18 gallon bins
- Backdoor service also available.
- Curbside service of single-stream recycling using Texas Pride Disposal-provided containers.
Areas We Serve
Our Customers
From large municipalities to individual subscription customers, we do it all. Our customers include:
- Utility Districts: All MUD's, PUD's WCID's, and any other type of utility district.
- Homeowner's Associations: All HOA's, POA's, CIA's, CA's, and any other type of homeowner association.
- Townhouse Communities: We proudly service numerous townhouse communities of any size throughout the Houston area.
- Individual Subscription Customers: Services can be provided to individual households in unincorporated areas depending on your location.
- Our individual residential subscription offering is a three-month commitment for service. No refunds for early cancelations.
- Our individual residential subscription offering is a three-month commitment for service. No refunds for early cancelations.
- Municipalities: Texas Pride Disposal can provide comprehensive waste services for municipalities.
- Apartment Complexes & Condominium Communities: Dumpsters, hand collect services, and valet services are available.
Residential Collection Guidelines
- Time:
- Have waste ready for collection no later than 5:00 am
- Household Garbage:
- Waste must be placed in personal containers between 20 and 95-gallons or bags.
- Containers smaller than 20 gallons or containers that are not built specifically to be used as a trash can will be disposed of
- Cans or bags cannot exceed 50 pounds
- Drums and barrels are not allowed and will be disposed of
- Heavy Trash:
- Two heavy items collected EVERY service day
- Heavy trash/bulk waste includes waste that is not generated on a regular basis, including:
- Furniture (couch, table, mattress, box spring, desk, dresser, etc.)
- Appliances (washer, dryer, dishwasher, etc.)
- Hot Water Heaters
- Fencing/Decking/Siding (please remove nails, cut into lengths 4' or less, and tie and bundle under 50 pounds, limit eight bundles per service day)
- Trampolines (broken down, please place metal with recycling if possible)
- Basketball goals (broken down into sections 4' or shorter, no concrete in base or poles)
- Carpeting/Flooring (please cut into lengths 4' or shorter and tie and bundle under 50 pounds, limit eight bundles per service day)
- Yard Waste
- Place grass clippings in cans or bags under 50 pounds. Limit eight bags of yard waste per service day.
- Branches should be placed in CLEAR, INDIVIDUAL piles measuring no larger than 3' x 3' x 3', or tied and bundled and under 50 pounds. Branches should measure no more than 6” in diameter to avoid damage to our equipment. Limit eight bundles per service day.
- Excess yard waste (more than eight bags or eight bundles) is considered a pay pile. Click here for more information.
Unacceptable placement of branches: pile is larger than allowed and not tied and bundled
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Acceptable placement of branches: individual piles that crews can wrap their arms around to load easily.
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Excess Volume
If you have a larger than usual amount of household waste, bulk waste, or yard waste, click here and we can provide you with a quote for disposal or direct you to resources that can properly assist your disposal needs.
Holiday Schedule
We observe three holidays: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Details on upcoming holiday schedules are as follows:
- Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th, 2024 - Regular services provided.
- Independence Day, Thursday, July 4th, 2024 - Regular services provided.
- Labor Day, Monday, September 2nd, 2024 - Regular services provided.
- Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28th, 2024 - TBD
- Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25th, 2024 - No services provided. Services roll to your next regularly scheduled collection day.
- New Year's Day, Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 - No services provided.
- Independence Day, Thursday, July 4th, 2024 - Regular services provided.
- Labor Day, Monday, September 2nd, 2024 - Regular services provided.
- Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28th, 2024 - TBD
- Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25th, 2024 - No services provided. Services roll to your next regularly scheduled collection day.
- New Year's Day, Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 - No services provided.
Items Not Accepted for Regular Collection
The following items are not accepted with regular collection. Please contact Texas Pride Disposal to have a representative provide information on how to properly dispose of these items.
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If trying to dispose of hard-to-handle items such as fuels, oils, and chemicals independently, contact your county hazardous waste facility:
- Fort Bend County - (281) 633-7581 - 1200 Blume Rd., Rosenberg, TX 77471
- Harris County - 311 - 6900 Hahl Rd., Houston, TX 77040
- Montgomery County - (281) 367-7283 - 1122 Pruitt Rd., Spring, TX 77380
Storm/Flood Debris
At Texas Pride Disposal, we try to make our services as simple as possible for our customers. Please follow these simple guidelines when placing your waste out for collection.
If you are handling storm/flood debris, please follow the diagram below for proper placement of your waste.
Why Choose Texas Pride Disposal - #1 Residential Waste Management Service in Houston and the Surrounding Areas
- Reliable and Timely Service: Our garbage collection service ensures your trash is always picked up on schedule.
- Flexible Plans: We offer a variety of cart sizes (95, 65, or 35 gallons) to fit every household's needs, whether you're in a small apartment or a large family home.
- Eco-Friendly Options: Our robust recycling service helps you keep the environment clean while disposing of waste efficiently.
- Customer First Approach: Our live chat and proposal request options make getting the help you need quick and easy.
- Expert Team: Our staff is well-trained and knowledgeable in waste disposal, ensuring top-notch service.
- Community-focused: We serve a wide range of customers, from Municipal Utility Districts to individual homeowners, with the same level of professionalism.
- Comprehensive Services: From junk removal waste hauling, to recycling services, we handle all aspects of waste management.
- No Hidden Fees: We believe in transparency—what you see is what you get with our billing.
- Support Local Business: Choosing us means supporting a local business that cares about its community.
- Safety First: We prioritize the safety of our operations for both our employees and customers, ensuring all guidelines are followed.
Houston Residential Garbage Collection FAQs
What are some ways to reduce household waste?
Understand and Implement: Reducing household waste starts with awareness. Think of waste management like a diet for your home—every little bit helps and consistency is key. Regularly evaluate what you throw away and see where you can make cuts.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Incorporate the three R's:
Educational Resources: We provide resources and guidance on effectively reducing waste at home assisting our customers in making environmentally friendly choices.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Incorporate the three R's:
- Reduce - Buy products with less packaging and avoid single-use items.
- Reuse - Use items multiple times and repurpose items instead of discarding them.
- Recycle - Make full use of our recycling collection services to ensure materials like paper, plastic, and glass are processed and reused.
Educational Resources: We provide resources and guidance on effectively reducing waste at home assisting our customers in making environmentally friendly choices.
What are the benefits of recycling my household waste?
- Environmental Preservation: Recycling helps conserve natural resources, akin to how turning off lights conserves energy. By recycling, you contribute to saving raw materials and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- Economic Benefits: Recycling can reduce your overall waste disposal costs. By separating recyclables from trash, you potentially lower what you might pay since recyclable pickup is often cheaper than waste hauling.
- Community Impact: Recycling promotes community welfare by reducing the need for landfills and incinerators, thus keeping the neighborhood cleaner and healthier.
- Sustainability: Recycling ensures that valuable materials are returned to the production cycle, which can be seen as giving materials a second life, much like refurbishing a piece of vintage furniture to bring it back to use.
What happens if my garbage bin is damaged or lost?
Immediate Reporting: If your bin is damaged or missing, please report it to us at (281) 342-8178 immediately, much like you would report a lost credit card, to prevent further complications.
Quick Replacement: We prioritize a quick turnaround on bin replacements to ensure your uninterrupted waste disposal service.
Handling Instructions: We also offer guidance on handling and securing your bins to prevent future issues, similar to providing instructions for caring for a valuable tool.
Quick Replacement: We prioritize a quick turnaround on bin replacements to ensure your uninterrupted waste disposal service.
Handling Instructions: We also offer guidance on handling and securing your bins to prevent future issues, similar to providing instructions for caring for a valuable tool.
My garbage wasn't collected. What should I do
Verify Service Day: First, ensure you didn't miss the residential garbage collection day. It's like missing a bus; if you're not out on time, you'll miss the service.
Report Promptly: If your garbage was out on time but wasn't picked up, contact us right away. We treat missed pickups seriously, as if a passenger were left at a station, and strive to address the issue promptly.
Follow-Up Actions: We will reschedule a pickup at the earliest opportunity, ensuring that your waste doesn't pile up, much like clearing a blocked driveway after a snowstorm.
Report Promptly: If your garbage was out on time but wasn't picked up, contact us right away. We treat missed pickups seriously, as if a passenger were left at a station, and strive to address the issue promptly.
Follow-Up Actions: We will reschedule a pickup at the earliest opportunity, ensuring that your waste doesn't pile up, much like clearing a blocked driveway after a snowstorm.
What are the different types of fees associated with residential garbage collection?
- Standard Fees: These are based on the volume of waste and the size of the bin you choose—think of it as paying rent for the space your trash occupies.
- Variable Rates: Costs can vary depending on the frequency of residential garbage collection and the types of waste (like extra fees for large items or special waste hauling). It's akin to paying for extra baggage on a flight.
- Special Services: Fees for additional services like junk removal or extra pickups are calculated based on the nature and volume of the waste—similar to hiring a special service for a home improvement project.
- Transparent Billing: We ensure that all fees are clearly communicated upfront, similar to a restaurant menu, so there are no surprises when you receive your bill.