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Best Trash's 2024 Holiday Waste Collection Schedule: Please note service times will likely be later than usual with the additional holiday volume.

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (“FBCMUD 142”) would like to inform Residents on how to stay warm and ensure your home is prepared for this winter season.

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (“FBCMUD 142”) would like to inform residents about an important issue that can negatively impact your sewer systems: Non-flushable items.

As the holiday season approaches, the Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (“FBCMUD 142”) would like to remind residents about an important issue that can negatively impact our sewer systems: F.O.G. – fat, oil, and grease.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) would like to announce the completion of the new 1.2 MMGPD permanent waste treatment plant.

2024 AWBD Winter Preparedness PSA

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

Water Wise Fest has been rescheduled to November 10th from 2 PM - 5 PM at Central Green at LaCenterra. Visit our Conservation Education Table!

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

With warmer weather and the rainy season come unwanted pests, mosquitoes.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

Though awe-inspiring, fireworks can also be dangerous if not handled properly. It is important to use caution while enjoying this festivity.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

Hurricane Season officially begins June 1 and last through November 30. Unfortunately, this close to the Gulf of Mexico, it only takes one storm to change your life and community.

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142), would like to inform and remind residents of the key benefits of Smart Water Meters and EyeOnWater.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

Looking to make a difference this Earth Day? Here are some simple yet impactful ways you can contribute on April 22nd, 2024.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

Stormwater runoff discharges directly into waterbodies

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

Toilet paper alternatives such as “flushable wipes”, wet wipes, sanitary napkins, and/or paper towels cannot be flushed down the toilet safely. Wet wipes flushed down toilets contribute to many sewer blockages in Fort Bend MUD 142.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

Update: January 14, 7:00 pm - Winter Weather Advisory: The National Weather Service (NWS) has put southeast Texas in a winter weather advisory from 6 PM tonight through 6 PM Monday;

Winters in Texas have become unpredictable. With extreme highs and extreme lows in recent years, preparing your home for the winter months has proven to be vital.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

Holidays are a prime time for vacations. Unfortunately, it is also a prime time for residential burglaries.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

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The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

June 23, 2023 - The third named hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season has formed in the South Atlantic, and while there have not been any threats to Texas yet residents of the Gulf Coast should stay prepared for an active hurricane season.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

Hosting by the Surrounding MUDs - April 22nd | 1PM - 4PM

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

If your GARBAGE service day falls on a holiday, it will be collected on your next regularly scheduled trash service day. If your RECYCLE day falls on a holiday, it will be collected on your next regularly schedule recycle day.

Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) would like to advise residents of potential winter weather and cold conditions coming Thursday evening (12/22) and continuing to Friday morning (12/23)…

EDP: An Inframark Company, is the operator for Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) and manages the water facilities for the District…

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) would like to thank those residents that attended the November 5th, 2022 Water Wise Fest held at Central Green in La Centerra.

This video shows the progress on the WWTP project, which is progressing on schedule.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

Mark your calendars for Water Wise Fest at Central Green in La Centerra on Saturday, November 5th 12:00p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Residents of Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBMUD 142) should be aware of the hydrant flushing and inspection that started today.

For residents who still have their Waste Management trash and recycling carts, please note Waste Management will be making one more pass through the community to collect carts on September 16, 2022.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBMUD 142) would like to thank all the residents of the District for their patience as the switch from Waste Management (WM) to Best Trash occurred at the end of the July. We know this was a difficult change and it was largely a success.

Dear residents, it has come to our attention the City of Katy has elevated to and implemented Stage 2 of their Drought Contingency Plan, making it mandatory to restrict water usage. This notification applies only to residents and businesses who receive water from the City of Katy infrastructure.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

As the District prepares for the handoff this week from Waste Management to Best Trash, many residents have asked questions about the logistics of the transfer of service, as well as the differences in cart size and pricing. To that end, here are some questions and the answers we have provided to residents in the District.

Residents of Fort Bend County MUD No. 142 Effective August 3rd Best Trash will be your new trash and recycle collection provider

Residents of Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) have likely seen the signs in the neighborhood outlining voluntary water conservation conditions.

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) would like to notify residents of a change in Waste Collection Provider starting August 1, 2022, which will be Best Trash Inc.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (the District) would like to update residents in the Creekside Ranch community regarding the upcoming storm water drainage improvements project.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

During Winter Storm Uri, one of the more vulnerable spots for leaks and bursts were the irrigation systems on residential homes. Below are some basic tips as well as pictures and instructions for irrigation backflow preventors; additionally, residents are always encouraged to consult with a irrigation specialist or plumber.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

A freeze warning has been issued for parts of the Greater Houston area for Saturday evening, January 1, 2022, through Sunday night, January 2, 2022.

Does the Gulf Coast have an official “Winter”? Not by national comparison, but intermittent cold weather in this area can cause damage to homes, lawns, and pools. It is common to bundle up when it gets cold out there.

Christmas & New Year's Day Collection Schedule: No collection will occur on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Waste collection will resume on the next regularly scheduled service day, December 29 and January 5.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

The FBC MUD No. 142 permanent Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is under construction.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

Flushing of the District’s water lines will be performed beginning on Monday, October 4, 2021.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a public meeting on August 12th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via videoconference and telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a public meeting on July 8th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via videoconference and telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a public meeting on June 24th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via videoconference and telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a public meeting on June 15th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via videoconference and telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

Did you know automated side load (ASL) trucks serve your community every Wednesday?

FBCMUD 142 will be having a public meeting on May 13th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via videoconference and telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

As stormwater flows over driveways, lawns, and sidewalks, it picks up debris, chemicals, dirt and anything else along its path.

Take Back Day: Saturday, April 24, 2021 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

The Board of Directors of Fort Bend Co. Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBMUD 142) want to take this opportunity to update residents regarding the planned Westheimer Lakes Channel and Andrus Creek improvements.

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend Co. Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBMUD 142) want to alert residents to graffiti and vandalism that has occurred within the District.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a public meeting on April 8th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via videoconference and telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a public meeting on March 11th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via videoconference and telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBMUD 142), in conjunction with the District Operator, Environmental Development Partners (EDP), understand the impact recent events have had on residents.

Fort Bend Co. MUD 142 residents are not subject to the boil water notices issued for the city of Katy. At this time, the FBMUD 142’s water distribution system is functionally normally and there have been no water outages.

Collection service has been suspended Wednesday, February 17th in response to the expected hazardous road conditions resulting from the additional inclement winter weather that is anticipated to begin tonight.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a public meeting on February 11th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via videoconference and telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

An arctic cold front is blowing through Texas, advancing toward the Houston area. Temperatures are expected to drop to the 20’s and 30’s beginning Saturday, February 13th, 2021.

Effective January 1, 2021, the North Fort Bend Water Authority (NFBWA) is increasing its mandated surface water fee from $4.35 per 1,000 gallons to $4.65 per 1,000 gallons.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a public meeting on January 14th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via videoconference and telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a public meeting on December 10th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via videoconference and telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBMUD 142), in conjunction with the North Fort Bend Water Authority and Larry the Talking Sprinkler, has provided a page on the website that summarizes District efforts and tips for water conservation.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a public meeting on November 12th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via videoconference and telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a public meeting on October 8th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via videoconference and telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a public meeting on October 5th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via videoconference and telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

Residents of Fort Bend Municipal Utility District 142 (FBMUD 142) may have woken up this morning to an alert that the Brazosport Water Authority (BWA) was issuing a “Do Not Use” alert for various communities that they service, or who purchase water from the BWA, due to a brain-eating amoeba.

Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBMUD 142) would like keep residents informed as to District preparedness regarding storm event rainfall and cautions residents to secure their trash and recycling containers to prevent wind-borne debris.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a public meeting on September 10th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via videoconference and telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

Waste Management implemented its hurricane response plan as soon as we learned both Tropical Storm activity became a potential threat to the area. We are in continuous communication with local officials and have informed them of our plans as Hurricane Laura approaches landfall.

Here in Texas we are in the height of hurricane season, and the memory of Hurricanes Harvey and Imelda still ring in the minds of Houstonians.

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBMUD 142) wanted to update residents in the Creekside Ranch community on the District’s efforts to improve the storm water drainage.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a public meeting on August 13th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via videoconference and telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

Towards the end of July, the combined efforts of teams from Jones|Carter and Environmental Development Partners (EDP) brought the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBMUD 142) Elevated Storage Tank (EST) fully online, following a site review and testing of the connection to the District infrastructure.

During the rainfall event that occurred Wednesday evening, the Creekside Ranch subdivision of Fort Bend Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBMUD 142) saw increased pooling and flooding in the streets, affecting many residents’ yards and vehicles.

Earlier this summer the residents of Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBMUD 142) observed a Black Ford vehicle driving through the streets of the District with a man and a woman in the front seat. The vehicle had a sticker or magnet on it “in the shape of a badge” that read “FB MUD 142” and were recording homes and yards with a camera.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a public meeting on July 16th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via videoconference and telephone conference call .Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

During the rainfall event that occurred Wednesday evening, the Creekside Ranch subdivision of Fort Bend Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBMUD 142) saw increased pooling and flooding in the streets, affecting many residents’ yards and vehicles.

FBCMUD 142 July 9th meeting has been rescheduled.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a public meeting on June 11th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via videoconference and telephone conference call .Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

It is that time of year again; the 2020 Hurricane Season began June 1st and will be in effect until November 30, 2020.

Monday, June 1st, 2020 marked the first day of the Atlantic hurricane season, with another named storm brewing in the Gulf of Mexico.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a public meeting on May 21st to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via videoconference and telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a public meeting on May 14th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via videoconference and telephone conference call .Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a special public meeting on April 9th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

As you are keenly aware, the situation caused by COVID-19 is changing almost daily. Due to the search for toilet paper and “flushable” alternatives flooding the market, people are beginning to flush items down the drain that are not meant to be disposed of in that fashion.

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the COVID-19 virus has not been detected in drinking water.

The waste collection provider for FBMUD 142, Waste Management, has provided our residents with a notice regarding services during the stay-at-home, work-safe order.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a special public meeting on March 26th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

FBCMUD 142 March 12th meeting has been canceled.

Important information regarding your recycling as a resident of Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 142 (FBMUD142).

FBCMUD 142 will be having a public meeting on March 12th to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 (FBCMUD 142), in cooperation with the Fort Bend County Judge’s office, would like to advise residents that the 2020 census information invitation postcard is about to land at their homes and mailboxes.

The Katy Economic Development Council (Katy EDC) is hosting an informational event about regional water authorities affecting residents in the Katy-Fort Bend area.

This news post is to let FBMUD 142 residents know this boil water notice and main line break will not affect the District.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a public meeting on February 13th to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

Effective January 1, 2020, the North Fort Bend Water Authority (NFBWA) is increasing its mandated surface water fee from $4.05 per 1,000 gallons to $4.35 per 1,000 gallons.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a public meeting on January 9th to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

Please be advised that waste and recycle collection service will not occur on Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Tuesday, December 17th through Wednesday, December 18th, temperatures are set to fall down to freezing levels.

Water conservation is important throughout the year here in Texas, and especially in Fort Bend County.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a public meeting on December 12th to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

FBMUD 142 would like to advise residents about potential freezing temperatures tonight: Tuesday, November 12th, 2019.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a special public meeting on November 14th to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

Moody's Investors Service has assigned an A2 rating to Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District (MUD) 142, TX's $2.8 million Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2019.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a special public meeting on October 24th to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

As residents have surely noticed, the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142 Elevated Storage Tank (EST) bowl raising was completed on August 8th, 2019.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a special public meeting on September 26th to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

Tropical Storm Imelda has formed in the Gulf of Mexico directly off the Texas coast. Imelda is the ninth named storm of the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a local public meeting on August 22nd to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

Did you know that the new washing machine you are currently considering may make you eligible for a rebate?

FBCMUD 142 will be having a public meeting on July 25th to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a public meeting on March 28th to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a public meeting on May 23rd to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

FORT BEND AND HARRIS COUNTY (Covering Katy News) – Voters in west Harris County approved a large bond package that will support one of the biggest municipality districts in the nation.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a public meeting on May 14th/15th to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

The board of directors for Fort Bend Municipal Utility District 142 (FBMUD 142) hosted a resident awareness open house on Thursday, April 18th, 2019. The district would like to thank everyone who came out and asked excellent questions of the board and their consultants.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a public meeting on April 18th to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 142 (FB MUD 142) has been responsible for providing water, sanitary sewer, and drainage (WS&D) infrastructure for over 15 years, serving the community which has grown to include approximately 13,000 residents in over 3,200 homes within the MUD's roughly 1,245 acres.

A sanitary sewer line broke beneath a manhole in the area and caused a sinkhole to appear in late January.

FBCMUD 142 will be having a public meeting on March 28th to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.

The North Fort Bend Water Authority (“NFBWA”) is a governmental entity created by the Texas Legislature that assists in converting the region within its boundaries from using groundwater to predominantly surface water in order to combat subsidence.

Over the next couple days, temperatures are set to fall down to freezing levels.

Have you heard the good news? In addition to news posts on the district website, you can sign up to receive periodic updates and urgent notices to your email address!

Order calling bond election had been considered and adopted as of the January 24th board meeting.

We are happy to announce our new website is now live!

FBCMUD 142 will be having a public meeting on February 28th to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.