Trash, Recycling & Yard Waste Pickup
Brazoria County Mud 53 has partnered with WM to provide residential waste service that sets the standard for sustainable trash disposal and recycling.
There is no service scheduled on the listed holidays. If a holiday falls on trash pickup day, trash will be picked up the next regularly scheduled pickup day following the observed holiday. Recycling and Brush will be picked up the day before the observed holiday. Check for holidays that may affect your service.
Important Announcement
Your everyday choices matter, and we’ve made it easier for you to make a difference. Recycling at home now includes plastic and paper to-go cups. Recycle these materials and show that small steps lead to big change. See how else you can help your community thrive.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
The Bagster® Bag gives customers the strength of a steel dumpster in the convenience of a bag. Bagster® Bag is the easiest solution to help tackle home improvement projects, remodeling, home and garage cleanup.
Residential Trash & Recycling
Video
Discover the reality behind common recycling myths so you can help more materials find a second life.
Review local residential trash & recycling guidance before your next pickup or service request.
Service and Collection Information
WM provides a 96-gallon cart for twice weekly trash collection.
Container Setout Instructions
Place carts on the street with wheels against the curb by 7 a.m. on collection days and remove same day. Keep cart at least three feet from parked cars, mailboxes and other obstacles that may prevent WM team members from picking it up.
Set up New Residential Service
Trash collection is included in your water bill for Brazoria County MUD 53.
How to Prepare Your Materials
All trash should be bagged. Don't overfill your cart - the lid must close tightly. Overflow and materials outside may be subject to additional charge or will not be collected.
What Belongs in Your Cart
Acceptable items include standard household trash like food waste, chip bags, paper towels, plastic bags, & textiles (donate if lightly used). Non-acceptable items include construction waste, auto parts, tires, household hazardous waste (paint, oil, household cleaners), medical or electronic waste.
Report a Missed Pickup
If containers were curbside by the specified time and were not emptied, report a missed pickup by contacting WM at 800-800-5804.
Additional Questions
Have additional questions about your service, or need to request a container repair? Please email cssatex@wm.com with your address or call 800-800-5804.
