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MCUD Assumes Responsibility for Solid Waste Collection
Waste Corporation of Texas (WCA) is our trash and recycling collection provider. WCA Houston Residential has been operating in the Houston Metro area for the past 9 years and provides trash and recycle services to approximately 150,000 residential customers.
As a resident of Nottingham Country you normally receive a statement from the trash company (WCA) once every 6 months for service. The most recent statement would have been mailed August 1st; however this will no longer be the case. The Home Owners Association has agreed to transfer the responsibility for the solid waste removal service to our MUD, Mason Creek Utility District (MCUD). Beginning with the new contract period on October 1st the cost of solid waste removal will be part of the monthly charge from the MUD and you will no longer receive a separate statement from WCA.
The timing of this billing change is very opportune. The cost of this service for each homeowner was due to increase sharply upon NCCIA’s contract renewal. By changing the billing method, each resident will experience a reduced cost as the sales tax will be eliminated plus a more attractive reduced rate for the entire district. These savings are being passed along to the homeowners equaling a substantial savings for everyone in the district.
The cost of solid waste removal will become a part of your monthly invoice from MCUD effective October 1, 2007 and the base rate will change to cover the cost of this service. While the monthly invoice cost will go up, the increase will be less per homeowner than under the existing system.
This change will bring Nottingham Country in line with over 95% of the subdivisions where solid waste billing is managed as part of the MUD or HOA bills and not individual billing to the residents.
There will be no change in solid waste service and WCA will continue to be our service provider. The days of service will be the same, we will continue to have a special heavy waste collection day annually and our recycle program will continue as always. This change equals another opportunity for MCUD to offer the residents of NCCIA another tax free service with a real cost savings.
IMPORTANT Waste Collection Information
Annual Heavy Trash Collection Day
The annual heavy trash collection at the Nottingham Country park located on Rennie drive is scheduled for March 1, 2008. Exact times and more information will be available soon. Signs will be posted in the subdivision beginning approximately a week prior to the collection date.
Please have trash out or accessible by 8:00 A.M.
Garage door pick-up this is limited to household garbage and up to 5 bags of grass each weighing under 40 pounds. Household garbage is defined as waste generated inside the house, exclusive of any construction or remodeling debris or any other waste defined below. Garbage containers must be accessible and visible or located in a gated enclosure adjacent to the garage area and as close as practical to the entrance to the enclosure. in plain site and accessible. The maximum size container is 40 gallons.
Tree trimmings and any grass clippings exceeding 5 bags must be placed at the curb area of each residence. Trees, shrubs, brush trimmings and fencing must be bundled in lengths no greater than 4 feet with no branch diameter exceeding 3 inches. The bundling is required to allow quick pickup, and size limitations are required to avoid damaging the equipment in the crushing process. All residential waste materials must be either in containers not exceeding 40 gallons, bags or bundles not exceeding 40 pounds. All permanent trash containers, after being emptied by WCA, will be returned to their point of origin in the same condition in which they were taken, normal wear and tear excepted.
All bulky items must be located at the curb area of each residence. Items such as appliances, furniture, carpet (up to 1 room, rolled up four feet wide and less than fifty pounds), cardboard boxes (flattened), will be picked up either day. By Federal Law, refrigerators and freezers or any other items containing Freon must be drained of Freon and have an accompanying bill to validate such service was performed.
Items excluded from normal collection are dirt, rocks, bricks, concrete, tires, batteries, motor oil, cooking oil, waste generated by a private contractor or any materials or items deemed hazardous materials. WCA will leave a tag explaining the reason for non-collected item(s).
For special collection of other than normal amounts of residential refuse, yard trimmings or bulk items, if notified in advance, WCA will meet with a resident prior to collection day to determine a price. If a resident does not notify WCA of such a special pick-up before their scheduled day, then WCA will leave a notice for the resident to contact WCA during normal office hours before the next scheduled pick up day.
If a resident fails to place trash out on time pick-up will be made the next scheduled day. For missed pick-up due to WCA crew mistake, pick-up will be made within twenty four (24) hours.
Spillage
WCA will clean up any spillage that occurs during the collection or recycling process; provided, however, that if gasoline, motor oil, paints, cooking oil, or any other liquid items in a container that is not visible to WCA personnel results in spillage that causes a stain, WCA cannot be responsible.
Recycling Collection
WCA takes great pride in our recycling program and efforts. Ensuring the best recycle program for our residents takes time and effort on both sides. Please remove caps, liquids and food products from inside the containers. Please only use the recycle bins for recyclable materials, not as an extra trash container.
WCA will collect newspapers, plastics 1 and 2 (look for classification stamp on items), aluminum and tin cans that are placed within the provided recycling bin. If items exceed container capacity, please place them adjacent to bin. If you need an extra recycling bin please call the WCA office.
WCA will provide each current residence with one recycling bin. WCA will replace any bins that are defective or otherwise become unusable due to normal wear and tear. Theft, lost or additional bins can be replaced at $7.00 each.
If you find items left in your bin that are not recyclable WCA will leave a tag indicating current recyclable items. Please dispose of these items in your trash container for the next scheduled pick up.
Holidays
When regular pick-up falls on a holiday, (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th – Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day), the pick-up will be made on the next regular scheduled pick-up day. If your recycling day falls on a holiday it will be picked up the next week on your normal scheduled recycle day.
Contact Information:
Waste Corporation of Texas
15202 Dora Lane, Sugar Land, TX 77478
Phone: (281) 368-8397
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