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1. When are my collection days?

This information is only for residents of Greatwood. All other Sugar Land residents can contact Republic Services at 713-726-7307.

You will have the same collection day. There will be no change to your schedule or service day. Please view the neighborhood service schedule to determine the collection day is for your area.

2. How do I report a missed service?

This information is only for residents of Greatwood. All other Sugar Land residents can contact Republic Services at 713-726-7307.

Best Trash is the service provider for Greatwood. Missed service can be reported by contacting Best Trash at 281-313-2378 or the city by calling 311.

3. Is household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronics collection available?

This information is only for residents of Greatwood. All other Sugar Land residents can contact Republic Services at 713-726-7307.

HHW and electronics collection is not available. Fort Bend County has a drop off for HHW and electronics. You will have to drop off the items to 1200 Blume Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471.

For questions please contact Fort Bend County at 281-633-7581or refer to the website http://www.fortbendcountytx.gov/index.aspx?page=876 for additional information.

4. Where am I supposed to store the carts?

This information is only for residents of Greatwood. All other Sugar Land residents can contact Republic Services at 713-726-7307.

Carts should be stored in compliance with your HOA deed restrictions. Ideally, the carts should be stored in your garage or behind fencing or brush. The city ordinance does not require the container be stored out of sight, but does require the cart not block or interfere with a sidewalk.

5. What do I do if my cart has been damaged or is missing?

This information is only for residents of Greatwood. All other Sugar Land residents can contact Republic Services at 713-726-7307.

Garbage Carts

Please note that Best Trash does not provide garbage carts. Residents should either place bagged garbage into a personal cart or place garbage in a bag at the curb for collection. 

Recycle Carts

Contact Best Trash at 281-313-2378 and notify them of the damaged or missing recycling cart. The recycling cart will be repaired or replaced if it is stolen or damaged beyond repair by any reason other than the customer's own neglect or misuse.

6. Do I need to bag my garbage and recycling?

This information is only for residents of Greatwood. All other Sugar Land residents can contact Republic Services at 713-726-7307.

Items in your personal garbage cart should be bagged to keep the cart clean. If you do not have a personal cart, you can place your garbage in a bag and place it on the curb for collection. Recyclables should be placed directly into the green recycling cart without a bag.

7. How will large items be collected such as furniture and appliances?

This information is only for residents of Greatwood. All other Sugar Land residents can contact Republic Services at 713-726-7307.

A separate collection will be provided for certain large items defined as bulky waste. These items include stoves, refrigerators (Freon removed), furniture, and other large household items that cannot be broken down. Bulky waste does not include construction refuse, demolition refuse, or hazardous wastes. Please limit your bulky waste to 2 large items per collection.

8. Can I get an additional recycling cart?

Best Trash does not provide additional recycling carts, however, residents who need an additional recycling cart can use a personal container as long as it is clearly labeled as recycling on all sides.