Bissonnet Municipal Utility District

For the health and safety of our residents and crews, Best Trash’s priority is the putrescible residential waste. Best Trash will continue the collection of tied and bundled crepe myrtles, bags of grass and leaves not weighing more than 40 lbs., but with the temporary limitation of up to 3 bags per household at this time. With the high volume of yard waste, it is not possible for the Best Trash crews to collect everything at every house and still make it to the landfill before it closes. Best Trash always strives to go above and beyond, but due to the current conditions, it is not possible at this time. Please be patient with Best Trash during this time while crews are working very hard to get caught up.

Best Trash contracts are for normal amounts of residential waste and recycling collection. Our contracts do not include debris removal as a result of a natural disaster. FEMA has declared the winter storm we just experienced a natural disaster. Therefore, the debris generated due to this disaster is not covered under the terms of the contracts. This would include debris removal from inside of the house as a result of flooding from broken pipes. Additionally, any landscaping removed as a result of the freeze and any landscape demolition debris would also be excluded. Past disasters including hurricanes and flood debris removal has been covered by FEMA. A few options to dispose of debris is mentioned below.

• The Bagster https://www.thebagster.com (before purchasing the bag, please check to see that WM services your area)
• The Bull Bag https://www.thebullbag.com (before purchasing the bag, please check to see that they service your area)
• Best Trash does have the ability to provide a special collection service for debris removal. For pricing, please email your address to customerservice@besttrashtexas.com to set up an appointment.

The Bagster (before purchasing the bag, please check to see that WM services your area)

The Bull Bag (before purchasing the bag, please check to see that they service your area)

Best Trash does have the ability to provide a special collection service for debris removal. For pricing, please email your address to customerservice@besttrashtexas.com to set up an appointment to get a quote.

How do public water systems protect against Naegleria Fowleri Amoeba?

All public water systems are required to maintain specific disinfection levels that are scientifically proven to kill micro-organisms including Naegleria Fowleri Amoeba, at both water plants and in distribution systems. Additionally, public water systems are required to implement cross-connection control measures to protect the system.

Does the State of Texas regulate how public water systems protect the water supply?

Yes, the level of disinfection and cross connection measures are established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and enforced by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

Are the disinfection levels in a public water system regularly checked?

Yes, public water systems are required to check disinfection levels at water plants and throughout the communities at various locations representative of the entire distribution system to ensure compliance with EPA/TCEQ regulations.

Do public water systems specifically test for Naegleria Fowleri Amoeba?

Proper disinfection levels that meet the EPA/TCEQ’s standards eliminate the presence of micro-organisms including Naegleria Fowleri Amoeba. Specific tests for Naegleria Fowleri Amoeba are not required by EPA/TCEQ and are not readily available within reasonable timeframes.

For more information, please see the following links:

• TCEQ Infectious Amoeba: Naegleria Fowleri
• TDSHS Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis – Frequently Asked Questions
• Texas Administrative Code
• YouTube: Naegleria Fowleri Amoeba