Winter Weather Update from Best Trash

Do to circumstances beyond our control, Best Trash will be closed for regular operations tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Please see the revised schedule below for the tentative schedule for the rest of the week.

  • Monday: We will run a regular service day.
  • Tuesday: Closed.
  • Wednesday: Closed.
  • Thursday: Delayed start.

Note: If the landfills close due to inclement weather, we cannot run our routes on those day(s).

The guidelines are subject to change depending on the actual weather conditions.

If we are unable to run our routes on your scheduled service day, your pick-up will be on the next scheduled service day.

If plants die due to the weather, they will be considered storm debris and handled accordingly.

Best wishes, and be safe.

Beware of “F.O.G.” Fat, Oil, and Grease

As the holiday season approaches, the Board of Directors for Fort Bend County MUD 128 would like to remind residents about an important issue that can negatively impact your sewer systems: F.O.G. – fat, oil, and grease. While we all enjoy festive feasts and seasonal cooking, improper disposal of these substances can lead to serious and costly plumbing problems for your community.

What is F.O.G.?

Fat: Peanut butter, shortening. meat trimmings, uncooked poultry skin, dairy such as milk, sour cream, and ice cream. All fats are solid at room temperature.

Oil: Vegetable oils, salad dressings, and cooking oils, which are typically liquid at room temperature

Grease: Gravy, mayonnaise, melted meat fat such as bacon grease, boiled poultry skin. Typically, these are liquid when cooking and then solidify once cooled.

How does F.O.G. affect my pipes?

When F.O.G. enters your drains, it can accumulate and cause blockages, restricting the amount of wastewater that exits your home. This can result in sewer pipes backing up, which could cause untreated sewage to flow into your home, business, and even the environment. If sewage does enter the environment, it leads to contaminated waterways and can become a human health hazard. This raw sewage carries a variety of bacteria that are harmful to human health, fish, and wildlife.

How to dispose of F.O.G. properly:

  • Let the Fat, oil, or grease cool in the pan
  • If it’s a small amount, scrape it into the trash using paper towels to wipe out excess grease.
  • Wash pots and pans in the sink as usual.
  • For large amounts pour into a sealable can or bottle then dispose at a local recycle center.
  • Use strainers in the sink to catch scraps and other solids.
  • Solutions like Oil-Dri Absorbent Clay® or cat litter can assist in capturing and drying out oil, fat, and grease, thus making it safe to throw in the trash.
  • Please remember hot water and soap DO NOT eliminate F.O.G. because it will eventually reform in pipes.

Thanksgiving and Christmas are the two times of year when F.O.G. clogs create the most problems for districts due to all the heavy cooking and frying turkeys. As we celebrate the season with family and friends, let’s all do our part to ensure that our plumbing systems remain healthy and functional. By following these simple tips and spreading the word about F.O.G., we can prevent costly repairs and protect our environment and infrastructure.

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Storm Debris Removal Update from Fort Bend County

Fort Bend County’s Contractor will complete curbside debris collection throughout the Riverstone community on Saturday, August 31, 2024. For additional information, please visit the following link to Fort Bend County Debris Management.

Update from Best Trash

After August 31st, 2024, residents can contact customerservice@besttrashtexas.com with a request for a one-time special collection quote. Residents would need to include in their emailed request their District name, address, and a few pictures of their pile, which will be used by Best Trash to provide a quote for debris pickup. Once an agreement for pickup has been reached between the resident and Best Trash, Best Trash will invoice the resident and after payment is received, Best Trash will schedule the pickup which will typically be the following trash pickup day.