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Storm Recovery – Special Garbage and Debris Collection Guidelines

As you know, Towne Lake was hit very hard by Thursday’s storm, with significant wind and other damage throughout the community and continued issues due to the extended power outage that has followed. In order to help with the recovery efforts, MUD 501 has arranged with its garbage and recycling provider, Texas Pride, to have roll-off dumpsters delivered by Monday to the following locations: (1) the field on the west side of the intersection of Yaupon Point Ct. and E Highlands Bayou Dr. in the Heritage; and (2) the parking lot at the Towne Lake Memorial Park, located near the intersection of Greenhouse Rd. and Cornerstone Arbor Dr. near the Crossing. Towne Lake residents may use the dumpsters free of charge to dispose of household waste, such as spoiled food items, and storm debris.  Please do not dispose of any liquid paint or other hazardous waste in the dumpsters.

Due to the significant regional impacts of the recent storm, Texas Pride also is putting special garbage and recycling guidelines in place during the week of May 20th for the Tuesday and Friday garage door and curbside collection services in MUD 501.  During this week, only putrescible (household) waste will be collected, no yard waste. Please CLEARLY SEPARATE your household garbage from your yard waste.  Please bag your household waste in bags or containers under 50 pounds and label it FOOD WASTE.

Texas Pride also offers individual paid collection services to residents who have a large volume of piled storm or other debris.  You can visit https://www.texaspridedisposal.com/cleanup.html to fill out a survey and submit photos of the debris, and Texas Pride will contact you with an individual quote for removal.  Please contact Texas Pride, at 281-342-8178, with any questions or to request additional information.

The MUD 501 Board anticipates substantial additional information and resources will be available in the coming weeks.  We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.  Our thoughts and prayers are with our community through this difficult time.

MUD 501’s SHRED EVENT IN TOWNE LAKE: A Community Triumph

On April 27, 2024, MUD 501 hosted a community shred event in Towne Lake that has been hailed as a resounding success, solidifying its role as a key player in local environmental efforts and community service. The event successfully processed approximately 10,000 pounds of paper and a significant quantity of electronic waste, providing a valuable service in promoting recycling and sustainability within the community.

This initiative was met with widespread appreciation from Towne Lake residents who actively participated in the recycling efforts. The success of the event is not just measured by the amount of recycled material, but also by the community spirit it fostered. Residents left the event feeling a stronger sense of community and shared responsibility towards protecting the environment.

Director Jared Day played a pivotal role in organizing the event and coordinating the efforts of student volunteers from Cy-Ranch High School. These students, members of the National Honor Society, showed remarkable dedication by participating in the shred event just hours after attending their senior prom the night before. Their participation was instrumental in the smooth execution of the event.

Special recognition is also due to the Towne Lake Foundation, which provided crucial funding for the event, and the Towne Lake Community Association (HOA), which offered an ideal location for this community initiative. Their support not only made the event possible but also highlighted the collaborative spirit thriving within the community.

Encouraged by the success of this year’s event, plans are already in motion to host another shred event in April 2025. The community’s enthusiasm and ongoing commitment to sustainability suggest that next year’s event will likely see even greater participation and success.

The annual shred event in Towne Lake is more than just a day of recycling; it is a testament to the community’s resolve to contribute positively to the environment while strengthening community ties. As MUD 501 and Towne Lake residents look forward to next year’s event, they carry with them the pride and satisfaction of a job well done, setting a commendable precedent for community-driven environmental initiatives.

Proper Disposal of Paint and Other Hazardous Materials

MUD 501 works diligently to provide excellent garbage collection service to its residents. To that end, the Board would like to remind MUD 501 residents of the proper disposal of paint and other hazardous materials.  Recently, a resident disposed of a paint can in their trash and upon collection, the paint can burst, spilling brightly colored paint onto the street. While this may not appear at first as a major concern, the contrary is true. If not properly cleaned, the paint poses an environmental risk and could result in improper discharge into the storm sewers, which outfall into our lakes, the centerpiece of the Towne Lake community.

Residents can properly dispose of paint and other hazardous materials by scheduling an appointment to use Harris County’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility, located at 6900 Hahl Road (at 290 and Gessner), Houston, TX 77040.  For more information about acceptable items and to schedule an appointment, please visit https://www.eng.hctx.net/Consultants/Household-Hazardous/Household-Hazardous-Waste.

Tip: Harrs County’s HHW Facility does not accept latex paint because it is water-based.  Latex paint that is solidified can be safely disposed of with your household trash.  The paint can be solidified by adding kitty litter or another absorbent material. In fact, hardware and paint stores often sell paint hardener products specifically designed to dry up unneeded extra paint.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss solutions for proper disposal of hazardous materials, please contact MUD 501’s garbage and recycling provider, Texas Pride, at (281) 342-8178.

UPDATE – Tuesday Garbage and Recycling Collection Services CANCELLED

MUD 501’s garbage and recycling provider, Texas Pride, has notified the Board that due to the ongoing weather and road conditions and out of concern for the safety of their employees, they have CANCELLED garbage and recycling collection for Tuesday, January 16th.

Garbage and recycling collection will resume on the next scheduled collection day, which will be this Friday for garbage and next Tuesday for recycling. We appreciate your patience through this extended freeze event.

Delayed Garbage and Recycling Collection – Tuesday, January 16th

MUD 501’s garbage and recycling provider, Texas Pride, has notified the Board that garbage and recycling collection services will be delayed tomorrow, January 16th, due to the ongoing freezing conditions. Texas Pride is continuing to monitor the weather and road conditions and may suspend collection services tomorrow if conditions become too hazardous. We will provide additional information on Tuesday if that occurs.

If you have any questions, please contact Texas Pride, at (281) 342-8178, or service@texaspridedisposal.com.

Save the Date for the Spring 2024 Towne Lake Shred/e-Waste Event

The spring Towne Lake shred/e-waste event has been scheduled for Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The event will be located 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.

Shred Event Notice (PDF)

Thanksgiving Holiday – Normal Garbage and Recycling Collection

As you and your family begin to prepare for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, the MUD 501 Board wanted to let you know that we will have regular garbage and recycling collection services on Friday, November 24th.  Please place your household garbage and recycling material out near your garage door visible from the street or curbside before 7 a.m.

If you have any questions, please contact MUD 501’s garbage and recycling provider, Texas Pride, at 281 342-8178 or service@texaspridedisposal.com. The MUD 501 Board hopes you have a safe and happy holiday!

Delayed Garbage and Recycling Collection

MUD 501’s garbage and recycling provider, Texas Pride, has notified the Board that garbage and recycling collection may be delayed today, Tuesday, October 3rd.

Texas Pride intends to collect all trash and recycling in the community today, so please continue to leave your trash and recycling out either curbside or at the normal garage door location visible from the street to facilitate collection.

If you have any questions, please contact Texas Pride, at (281) 342-8178, or service@texaspridedisposal.com.