Holiday Trash Schedule- May 2025
May 26, 2025 which is normal garbage collection is a holiday and there will be no trash collection until Thursday, May 29. Do not put trash out before 3 pm on the 28th.
May 26, 2025 which is normal garbage collection is a holiday and there will be no trash collection until Thursday, May 29. Do not put trash out before 3 pm on the 28th.
“Don’t pour that down the drain, it will clog it!”
Most of us have been admonished by someone pouring grease or some other substance down a sink or other drain. However, there are far more culprits to a clogged pipe system than bacon grease and knowing what is safe to flush or drain can save you money and headaches over the long run.
That’s why we’ve put together this comprehensive guide about what not to pour down the drain and how to deal with common household items.
While none of these should instantaneously clog a kitchen sink or toilet, over time these items will significantly hurt your plumbing systems and pipes, so don’t put these down:
While specific product and single-drain issues are important to understand and prevent, there is one scenario that requires significant alarm and immediate professional assistance: a mainline clog.
A main sewer line blockage can cause significant property damage as well as contaminate your water. Several telltale signs of this issue are:
–Multiple drains are backed up at once: Especially if you have not noticed issues prior and they quickly switched to gurgling, draining slowly, and emitting putrid smells.
–Sewage forced up floor drains/sewer cleanouts: If water cannot pass through your main sewer line, then the sewage/wastewater will have to escape elsewhere. This will be either your sewer cleanout, sitting floor drains, or both.
–Water backs up in your shower when the toilet flushes: This is the most common occurrence of displaced wastewater with nowhere to go, but there are other similar issues. These include toilet overflows while using a dishwasher or washing machine – basically anything that creates more water that cannot make it through the sewer lines.
H20 Innovation staff will be mobilized and standing by to deal with water main breaks and water plant issues. If you experience a pipe freeze on your side of your water meter outside your home, H20 can only turn your water off at the meter. If you have a pipe broken inside your home, you can isolate your private cut off usually located on the side of your home below your water spigot. Or inside the garage. It’s a good idea to have the names of a couple of plumbers should you need them. As H2O does not repair homeowner private water lines.
Freeze Preparation Tips
Protect your pipes when it freezes!
***Check your Insurance coverage. Flood insurance does not pay for damaged caused by freeze.
Reminder: There will be no garbage collection on Thanksgiving Day. Service will resume on Monday, December 2nd. Please plan accordingly and thank you for your understanding.
Harris County Precinct 3 to Begin Collecting Residential Vegetative Debris on July 15, 2024
Beginning Monday, July 15, 2024, Harris County Precinct 3 crews will be collecting storm-related residential vegetative debris left on the curb. Residents should report their debris to Precinct 3 by calling 713-274-3100 or submitting their location at pct3.com/service-request.
Residents must follow the instructions in the Debris Separation Guide provided below to ensure that their debris is collected.
Precinct 3 Residents,
Precinct 3 Road and Bridge crews and contracted trucks will be starting debris pick- up on Monday, May 20th. Our area stretches from The Villages up to Cypress, through Tomball, Spring, Humble, Atascocita, then down the San Jacinto River through Huffman, Crosby, Highlands, and Baytown to Channelview. We were especially hard hit in Cypress and The Villages areas.
We expect debris operations to last for weeks to months, so please be patient as we move through the affected areas. Each debris zone where debris has been reported will have assets assigned. Presence will be heavier in the most impacted areas.
The most impactful things you can do to help are as follows:
Please know that we understand how traumatic and disruptive an event like this can be. Many of our crews who will be working in your areas are also Precinct 3 residents with property damage and power outages… this makes us especially proud to be serving you. Thank you for your partnership in the recovery efforts
Sincerely,
Tom Ramsey
Commissioner Precinct
With freezing temperatures right around the corner, it’s a good time to refresh ourselves on precautionary measures for drops in temperature and cold weather.
The Four P’s to Prepare your Home this Winter:
Being prepared is the first step in reducing costly home repairs and emergency situations during inclement weather . Here are some tips to help keep you warm, safe and reduce the chance of damage to your residence and/or property: