Solid Waste / Recycling Information : Trash Collection / Solid Waste

Solid Waste Collection / Solid Waste

Solid Waste Service Provider

Texas Disposal Systems is the successful bidder for consolidated solid waste (trash) and recycling services for all District residents effective Oct. 1, 2020. TDS trucks display their logo along with their motto: "Leading the Herd in Superior Service." TDS provides all District residential trash and recycling services.

Residents with any questions or concerns should contact BCMUD Customer Service at customerservice@bcmud.org, or call 512-255-7871 and select option 1.

Report any Solid Waste or Recycling issues within 24 hours of missed services

Monthly Fee

Mandatory base fees for trash pickup will appear on residents' monthly BCMUD utility bill. Trash pickup is automatic and billed in advance. New customers will be billed full or pro-rated charges for the previous month.

SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING FEES

Solid waste (garbage) collection and recycling fees-

a.) The District shall collect the following fees for trash collection and administration for single family residences and duplex family residences with water service at the same address:

i) $24.03 for trash services (1 garbage cart and 1 recycling cart)

ii) $7.08 for additional garbage or recycling cart

3. Stop or restart trash service request administration fee - $15 per occurrence

4. Customers are responsible for the cost of replacing solid waste or recycling carts that are lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed by abuse at a cost of $65 plus a $25 delivery fee.

Weekly Service

Trash services occur weekly, and recycling services occur bi-weekly on scheduled days shown below. Residents should place their carts at the curb by 7 a.m. on set pickup days.

	Wednesdays	Thursdays
	Brushy Creek South Cat Hollow Highland Horizon Meadows Village Woods of Brushy Creek	Brushy Creek North Sendero Springs

Brushy Creek residents will have their trash cart manually picked up and loaded into a rear loading truck or by an automated side-loader.

Trash collections will occur once per week. This collection includes the 96-gallon cart provided, plus up to six extra bags or bundles.
- A cart must be present for bags or bundles to be picked up that are outside of the cart.
- Bags or bundles sitting alone (with no cart) will not be picked up.
- Carts must not weigh more than 75 lbs.
- All cart lids must be completely closed in order to be serviced.

Customers should place carts on the curb or street out of the way of traffic and at least five feet away from vehicles, mailboxes, low hanging branches, or other hazards by 7 a.m.
- Watch this short video for Proper Cart Placement

Residents may place up to six bags or bundles next to the trash cart at no additional cost. The bags may include extra refuse or yard waste such as leaves. Bundles may not exceed 4 feet in length, 4 inches in diameter (with respect to branches or limbs), or 35 pounds in weight. Residents must secure bundles with twine/string (other materials not accepted) or place them inside their containers.
Boxes must be flattened and broken down correctly and must be placed inside recycling cart or placed to the side of the solid waste cart. As follows:
- If in Recycle Cart
  - Must be broken down
- If on side of cart
  - Must be flattened, bundled and tied together
  - One bundle of 10 or less boxes per recycle pick up

Customers must place trash carts "wheels-to-curb" with the wheels and handle of the cart facing their home.

TDS and Brushy Creek MUD are not responsible for damaged or lost personal carts. We recommend utilizing the extra 6 bags or ordering an additional TDS cart.

Why wasn't my cart and/or extra waste picked up?
- https://www.texasdisposal.com/faqs/curbside-service/
- Possible reasons for non-collection, including (but not limited to):
  - Contamination in your container: Ensure that only acceptable waste materials are placed in your cart.
  - Too many bags left at the curb: Up to six bags or bundles next to the trash cart at no additional cost.
  - Cart lid was not completely closed: The cart lid must be completely closed in order to be serviced:
  - Unorganized waster: Arrange your waste in an organized manner for efficient collection. Recyclables next to the recycle cart and trash next to the trash cart.
  - Excessive weight in your cart: Avoid overloading your cart beyond the designated capacity of 75 lbs.
  - Hazardous Waste.
  - Hazards in the way: Ensure there are no obstacles impeding collection, such as other vehicles.
  - Check for a yellow cart tag: Your driver may have left a yellow cart tag indicating the reason for non-collection. Address the concerns mentioned on the tag, and once resolved, collection will resume on your next scheduled day:

* LITHIUM BATTERIES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE

Bulk Item Pick Up

Two annual curbside bulk item or brush waste pick up services are available to each residential customer every calendar year at no additional cost. Request a Bulk Item Pick Up
Bulk item pickup services are scheduled on Saturdays only.
The person requesting the bulk item pick-up must be listed on the utility account.
The volume collected is restricted to three cubic yards per residential unit. Yard waste must be bundled, tied, and cut into four (4) foot lengths, not to exceed 35 lbs. per bundle. Limbs must be no more than 4 inches in diameter.
Fence stats and pickets can be collect as long as they are cut to 4 ft. lengths and bundled. A stack of five slats for easy carriage is preferred. No nails or screws allowed.
Refrigerant must be removed (written certification of removal by a licensed technician is required).
Water heaters must be drained.
Any wooden pieces must be free of nails.
Soft metal such as fence posts or basketball goals are acceptable bulk items.

Please note: TDS may charge an additional fee if items collected exceed the limits listed.

Yard Waste

Residents may leave up to six bags of yard waste OR six bundles (or a combination of bags/bundles) at the curb each week.

Bundles must be:
- Cut and tied
- Less than 35 pounds
- A maximum length of 4 feet
- Up to 4-inch diameter sticks
- A maximum of six bundles
- Stacked next to the trash can

	Wednesdays	Thursdays
	Brushy Creek South Cat Hollow Highland Horizon Meadows Village Woods of Brushy Creek	Brushy Creek North Sendero Springs

Miscellaneous Items (light bulbs, tires, etc.)