Winter Weather Update from Best Trash

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

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

  • 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.

Welcome to Trail of the Lakes Municipal Utility District

Trail of the Lakes Municipal Utility District of Harris County, Texas (the “District”), a political subdivision of the State of Texas, created in 1974, is located in Harris County, Texas, approximately 17 miles northeast of the central business district of Houston, Texas and approximately 3.5 miles southeast of Humble, Texas. Will Clayton Parkway divides the District about 3.6 miles east of U.S. 59 and is a major traffic artery for the District residents to U.S. 59 and George Bush Houston Intercontinental Airport. The District is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Houston. The District contains approximately 813.365 acres of land.

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Storm System Expected Next Week: Service Updates and Guidelines

Please note that a storm system is expected to hit our service area next week. To best serve our customers safely and productively during inclement weather, we will follow the guidelines below.

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

Best Trash

With Temperatures Expected to Drop Below Freezing, Refresh Your Knowledge on the Four P’s: People, Pets, Pipes, and Plants

People

  1. Avoid going outside if it is not necessary. If you do, make sure you layer up from head to toe.
  2. To keep you and your family safe, it is imperative your home is warm.
  3. Make sure your heat is set to an appropriate temperature to make your entire home comfortable. Remember, heat rises so if you sleep upstairs, your room may be warmer than rooms downstairs.
  4. Never use your stove or oven to heat your home.
  5. If you smell smoke or see flames, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Pets

  1. While protecting your family, it is imperative to protect your pets as well.
  2. Pets, like humans, are vulnerable to cold temperatures. If not taken care of properly, they can succumb to frostbite and even hypothermia.
  3. If you have a dog that typically lives outdoors, consider letting them inside when temperatures drop to freezing. While their fur does help to keep them warm, it provides little help in freezing temperatures.
  4. If you absolutely cannot bring them inside, make sure they have a warm shelter, plenty of food and fresh water so it does not freeze.
  5. If your pet looks like it has any symptoms resembling frostbite or hypothermia, call your vet.

Pipes

  1. All garden hoses should be disconnected from outside spigots.
  2. Make sure to cover all your exposed pipes with a cover. You can also cover your pipes with towels, duct tape or another adhesive strip as long as they are wrapped tightly.
  3. Let your faucets drip throughout the day to keep them from freezing.
  4. You should also open up the cabinets to let warm air circulate throughout your home. Just make sure any harmful chemicals are out of reach for children and pets.

Plants

  1. When cold weather hits, it’s a good idea to bring in all of your outdoor plants.
  2. If you can’t bring in the plant, cover it with a blanket to make sure they do not die.