Rules for Disposal of Yard Waste and Branches

As we have entered into the heavy growing season for grass, trees, and other landscaping, the MUD 501 Board wanted to remind you of the rules for collection of yard waste and branches from its garbage and recycling provider, Texas Pride:

  • Yard waste must be placed in cans not exceeding 50 pounds, or bagged and placed curbside next to the driveway.
  • Branches must be placed curbside in tied bundles measuring no more than 4’ x 4’ x 4’ and under 50 pounds. Limit 8 bundles per service day.

The MUD 501 Board appreciates your cooperation to help ensure our garbage collection runs smoothly!

For more information about MUD 501’s garbage and recycling services, or to review the full garbage and recycling collection guidelines, please visit https://www.hcmud501.org/trash-recycling/.

E-Waste Recycling Added to Upcoming Towne Lake Shred Event

The Harris County MUD No. 501 Board is pleased to announced that we’ve partnered with the Towne Lake Community Association to offer electronics recycling for this weekend’s community shred event. As a reminder, the event will be held this Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the Towne Lake Amphitheater, at the southwest corner of Tuckerton and Towne Lake Parkway behind Kroger.

Please see below for the full list of accepted and not accepted electronics. We look forward to seeing you there!

Residential Acceptable Materials (PDF)

Save the Date for Rescheduled Spring 2023 Towne Lake Shred Event

The spring Towne Lake shred event has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 10, 2023, from  9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The event will be located at the same location as last year, at the Towne Lake Amphitheater, at the southwest corner of Tuckerton and Towne Lake Parkway behind Kroger.

The HC MUD 501 Board has again partnered with the Towne Lake Community Association for the Towne Lake Foundation to host the event, opening it up to all Towne Lake residents.

Please bring a current utility bill or other proof of residence to the event.

Click here to view event flyer.

Update on April 29th Shred Event

The MUD 501 Board recently was notified that the flyer for last year’s shred event inadvertently was included in the March utility bills, which were mailed out last week.  MUD 501’s operator will be preparing and mailing the corrected flyer to all MUD 501 residents sometime this week. 

The spring 2023 shred event will occur on Saturday, April 29th, from 9:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. at the Lakehouse Parking Lot, at 10000 Towne Lake Parkway.  All Towne Lake residents are welcome. For additional information and to view the event flyer, please click here. We apologize for any confusion.

Improvements to Garbage Collection Services

The MUD 501 Board was recently notified by its garbage and recycling provider, Texas Pride, that in an effort to improve garbage collection services within the community, Texas Pride will be adding an additional garbage truck to service MUD 501.  Please be advised that you may notice changes to the time of day when your garbage is collected as routes are modified to accommodate the additional truck.  Please continue to place your garbage in trash cans or bags at the curb or near your garage in a location visible from the street by 7:00 a.m. on each Tuesday and Friday collection day.

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please visit the MUD 501 Trash and Recycling page, at https://www.hcmud501.org/trash-recycling/, or contact Texas Pride, at (281) 342-8178 ( M-Th, 8:00-5:00; F 8:00-4:00 ).

Save the Date for the Spring 2023 Community Shred Event

For the second year in a row, and just in time for tax season, the MUD 501 Board has partnered with the Towne Lake Community Association for the Towne Lake Foundation to host the next community shred event for all Towne Lake residents, on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.

The event has returned to its previous location at the Lakehouse Parking Lot, at 10000 Towne Lake Parkway. We look forward to seeing you there!

Click here to view event flyer.

Delayed Recycling Collection – Lakeshore Section

The MUD 501 Board received reports today that recycling collection did not occurred as scheduled on Tuesday in the Lakeshore section.

We notified Texas Pride, and they stated they are sending personnel to collect the remaining materials this evening. We appreciate your patience.

A Message from HC MUD 501’s Garbage and Recycling Provider, Texas Pride Disposal

To Our Valued Customer,

We are excited to announce that Texas Pride Disposal has entered a strategic and financial partnership with NMS Capital. Our partnership with NMS comes at a critical moment and inflection point in Texas Pride’s great 10+ year company history. Given NMS’ experience in the waste space, and successful track record of working with growing, founder-owned businesses just like Texas Pride, we are excited to launch into the future with their support.

NMS brings capital and operational backing that will help drive Texas Pride’s growth while also bolstering our operations, ensuring that we are in prime position to provide consistent and best in class service to our customers as the company continues to grow. NMS Capital currently manages assets in excess of $1.5 billion and is committed to supporting Texas Pride’s growth initiatives, including but not limited to investments in maintenance, safety, technology, service area and service line expansion and equipment purchases.

Beyond financial backing, this relationship will provide a wealth of experience and knowledge through a partnership with long-time industry executive, NMS Operating Executive Chuck Casalinova. Chuck brings 40 years of experience and relationships through his work in various management roles in the industry, including extensive experience operating in the state of Texas. My team and I will continue to be responsible for all day-to-day functions of Texas Pride, while leveraging Chuck as a strategic resource and advisor to support us as we focus on scaling the business and enhancing operations.

We thank you again for your loyalty. As we move forward, we are extremely excited about our new partnership and the support that it will provide me, and the entire Texas Pride Disposal team, to deliver for our customers. The inner kid in me who chased the garbage truck down the street is still vibrantly passionate about what we do. Now partnered with a strong capital group, we are in an excellent position to deliver and are more excited than ever about the future of Texas Pride Disposal.

Thank you,

Kevin Atkinson, Founder and CEO
Texas Pride Disposal
7705 Hall Rd, Houston, TX 77075

No Recycle Collection – Tuesday, December 27th

The MUD 501 Board was notified late Tuesday evening that Texas Pride has suspended recycle service on Tuesday, December 27th in order to continue to catch up from service delays and cancellations during the recent freeze event.

The next recycling collection will be next Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

For comments or questions, please contact Texas Pride, at (281) 342-8178, or service@texaspridedisposal.com. We apologize for any inconvenience from this unexpected development.