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Sugar Land residents must begin using new green waste collection bags ahead of the start of 2027.
What residents need to know
At a July 21 meeting, Sugar Land City Council approved an amendment to its solid waste contract with Republic Services to update its residential green waste collection requirements.
The city’s solid waste services are provided through a 10-year exclusive agreement for solid waste and recycling, which was awarded in 2022, per agenda documents.
The details
Residents will now be required to use certified compostable bags for services rather than using clear bags as the city moves to a more local composting facility, Environmental Manager Christian Eubanks said. Residents will still be able to use reusable containers.
Service will remain weekly, and the 10-cubic-yard max will also be continued.
Also of note
City Council also approved the first reading of an ordinance amendment to grant Republic Services exclusive rights to solid waste collection including temporary projects throughout the city in a 6-1 vote.
Council member Sanjay Singhal cast the dissenting vote, citing it could become difficult to coordinate for short-term projects such as bathroom repairs or roofing changes.
However, City Manager Mike Goodrum said the contract already grants Republic Services exclusivity over temporary projects, and this just brings the ordinance in line with the contract.
Looking ahead
City officials will begin outreach in August with a 90-day grace period from October to December, Eubanks said. Non-compliant bags will still be collected during the grace period.
Full roll-out and enforcement will begin Jan. 1.
