Managing Storm Debris | The Woodlands Township, TX (2024)

When severe storms roll through our area there may be area-wide power outages, downed trees and property damages. As you cleanup after a storm, please remember to follow these guidelines.

KEY INFORMATION

As you begin cleaning up your property, please keep in mind this important information.

1. Debris and property damage are direct results of storms and wind events, and cleaning up storm debris and property repairs are the responsibility of the homeowner or property owner.
2. Waste Management will collect yard debris and bulky items in accordance with their operating guidelines. Below is more information on what these guidelines are and what residents can do to assist with the process.
3. Any roadway that is blocked by fallen trees and debris is the county's responsibility. Both Montgomery County and Harris County operate within the Woodlands Township boundary lines. Each county has precincts that provide government services. Residents should contact the county directly to have storm debris removed.

   HARRIS CO PCT 3	MONTGOMERY CO PCT 2	MONTGOMERY CO PCT 3	MONTGOMERY CO PCT 4
   713-274-3100 pct3.com	281-259-6492 commprecinct2.org	281-367-3977 precinct3.org	936-597-4444 mctxpct4.org

4. The Township Parks department will manage storm debris and fallen trees on Township property. Fallen trees from the reserve onto private property should be reported to the Resident Care Center by calling 281-210-3800. Trees and natural debris removed from pathways will most likely be placed in the surrounding forest to promote the natural decomposition process.

Tree & Yard Debris

Residents and property owners should read the following information in detail regarding what can and cannot be placed curbside for pickup by Waste Management. Debris that does not fall within the Waste Management guidelines should be removed by the property owner and/or contractor/yard vendor.

What to do with logs and branches?

Residents can follow the curbside guidelines to get rid of large amounts of branches/fallen leaves if they are under the 4” x 4’ x 40 rule:

• Branches, tree limbs and trimmings
  • No larger than 4 inches in diameter
  • Trimmed to 4 feet in length
  • Tied in bundles no larger than 4’ thick, placed in an open container, or bagged in Kraft lawn bags
  • Weigh no more than 40 pounds
• For branches up to 6” in diameter and 6’ in length
  • Drop off at The Woodlands Recycling Center
  • 5402 Research Forest Drive, behind the Bear Branch Recreation Center
  • Hours: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or Wednesday, 4 to 7 p.m.

If you hire a service to remove the tree or clean up the yard, residents should ensure that the price includes debris removal asWM will not collect logs or large debris curbside.

Important Reminder: Branches and construction debris CANNOT be scheduled for bulky trash pickup.

Kitchen and Household Waste

Food waste and other mixed household trash that can rot must be disposed of separately from green waste or construction debris.

Curbside Trash Cart – Fit as much as possible in the cart. Extra bags of household trash require a pink tag.

• Pink Tag – purchasefor $1.93 each
  • One tag per bag. Set tagged bags out with your cart on your regular service day.
  • Bags cannot exceed 40 pounds and must be able to fit into the cart.
  • Tags are available at Kroger Customer Service in Cochran’s Crossing, Alden Bridge and Sterling Ridge Village Centers or The Woodlands Township Town Hall
• Sprint Landfill now managed by GFL
  www.gflenv.com/montgomery-county-landfill
  936-207-1100
  17851 TX-105, Conroe, TX
  Monday - Saturday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Construction Debris

If residents are removing damaged roofing, fencing, siding, etc., these items CANNOT be serviced as bulky pickup and CANNOT be placed by curbside carts. Below are options for disposal.

Onsite Options

• Waste Management Bagster - will hold small to medium amounts of debris
  • Bags can be purchased at local home improvement stores. 
  • Once full, simply schedule your pickup at www.thebagster.com or call 877-789-2247.
  • Bagsters can hold up to 3,000 pounds. Check out this list for acceptable material and capacity for large projects.
  • For more information about the Bagster, visit www.thebagster.com.

• Waste Management Roll Off (Dumpster) or Solid Waste Hauler
  • 20 or 30 yard sizes
  • Paid directly by the resident to the hauler

Drop-Off Locations

• Montgomery County Precinct 3 Recycling Facility (fees apply)
  MUST BE A MONTGOMERY COUNTY RESIDENT
  • 1122 Pruitt Road, Spring, TX 77380
    Monday - Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    Closed 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    Call 281-367-7283
    Fees have been waived for a limited time - Review Fee Schedule
• Harris County operates landfills and recycling centers where Harris County residents may dispose of debris. Please download and review this pdf for more information.

Missed Pickup

If, for some reason, your trash and yard waste were not picked up, please report the missed pickup directly to Waste Management.

By phone call 800-800-5804
By email cssatex@wm.com

Need Assistance?

If you still need assistance or have questions please call the Resident Care Center by calling 281-210-3800.