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Urgent Community Update: Discontinuation of Recycling Service and Search for a New Provider

The Breen Community Association Board of Directors is writing to inform residents about a significant change to our community recycling service. Our current provider, Texas Pride Disposal, will be discontinuing recycling services for Breen Community Association effective June 30, 2026.

This decision is a direct result of the Board’s recent rejection of a massive, non-contractual rate increase requested by Texas Pride Disposal.

The Details of the Rate Dispute

In March 2026, Texas Pride Disposal petitioned the Board for a new rate of $19.50 per home per month. This increase was disproportionate and significantly higher than our current rate, which was approximately $5.25 per home per month, with annual adjustments expected to be only around $5.60–$5.80 (excluding a diesel surcharge).

The Board determined that the proposed $19.50 rate was significantly higher than the contractual adjustment parameters. Under our existing contract, the automatic annual rate adjustment is limited to 3.00% or the CPI-U, whichever is greater. While the contract allows Texas Pride Disposal to petition for additional increases based on “unusual cost changes,” this change requires written approval by the Customer (the HOA) before becoming effective.

To protect the financial interests of the community, the Board formally declined to approve the proposed $19.50 rate. As permitted under the contract terms for non-agreement on a new rate, Texas Pride Disposal then issued a notice of termination.

Key Dates for Residents

  • Final Recycling Pickup: The final day for recycling collection by Texas Pride Disposal will be Saturday, June 27, 2026.
  • Recycling Containers: Your existing recycling containers will not be collected and will remain with you, the homeowner.

Next Steps: Securing a Replacement Provider

The Board is working diligently to secure a new recycling service contract as quickly as possible. We have reached out to a number of alternative providers to request proposals for recycling-only service.

Providers currently being considered include:

  • Best Trash
  • Gainsborough Waste Services
  • Frontier Waste Solutions
  • GFL Environmental
  • FCC Environmental Services / Houston Waste Services
  • RoadRunner Waste Services

We will continue to provide regular updates to the community as we finalize the terms of a new contract. We appreciate your patience as we navigate this transition and work to secure the best service and value for our community.