Disposal of Yard Waste

To help reduce the impact of flooding within the District, please be reminded that sweeping grass, leaves, grass clippings, yard waste, etc., into a storm drain is a civil solid-waste violation of Texas Municipal Solid Waste rules, (TAC Chapter 330.15 (a)(1)). Civil penalties are $50 to $25,000 per day per violation. Criminal penalties, if pursued, are $500 to $100,000 per day per violation. Please do not dispose of your grass, leaves and other yard waste in such a way, and require the same of any landscaping services you may use.