GARBAGE/RECYCLING
Our garbage/recycling provider is Waste Management. Billing is done on a quarterly basis. For more information, call 1-800-5804.
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Regular garbage pickup is on Wednesday and Saturday each week
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Pickup is at the street (no backyard pickup). Cans may be placed at the curb the night before pickup.
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All garden clippings must be contained in bags.
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All trash cans must be kept out of sight on days when service is not scheduled.
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Recycling is available for an additional fee of $4.50 per month.
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Recycling pickup is the first and third Thursday of the month.
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Recycling bin is provided by Waste Management.
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Recycling items accepted: paper, plastic 1 and 2, aluminum and tin. No glass at this time.
COP-LINE FOR PRECINCT 4
COP-LINE provides citizens of Precinct 4 a fast, convenient and reliable means to file police reports for minor incidents where immediate follow up investigation is not necessary. It also increases the efficiency of patrol operations by allowing street deputies additional time to focus on proactive patrol and response to more serious incidents.
Incidents which are eligible include, but are not limited to, lost or stolen property, minor thefts, telephone harassment, gas drive offs and other non-violent property crimes. In addition, the following general critera must be met:
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must be criminal offense or otherwise reportable incident (excluding traffic accidents)
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must have occurred within the boundaries of Constable Harris County Precinct 4
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suspect is not on-scene or no suspect information
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no injury or imminent threat of injury or harm to anyone involved
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no physical evidence to be collected at the scene
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no scene to preserve or no need to preserve the scene of the incident for evidentiary purposes
COP-LINE gives the caller the opportunity to talk directly with a deputy constable who will evaluate and determine if dispatch is needed. Constable Hickman developed COP-LINE to maintain the level of service expected of his department despite the recent budget cuts.
The program is available Monday - Friday from 6:30 am to 10:30 pm. To use COP-LINE, callers may contact the Constable's office at 281-376-3472 as they normally would and request to make a report over the telephone.
TEXT ALERTS
Text alerts are now available for Atascocita specific events. To sign up to receive these alerts, text CRTFALERT to 888-777. Recipients are able to customize the level of alert messages they wish to receive; emergency, advisory or community or any combination of the three.
Additionally, alerts can be viewed at http://local.nixle.com/atascocita-fire-department/ Alerts are also available on Twitter @AVFDOEM and Facebook. Information is also accessible via our 24 hour information line: 832-409-2833. Please note that this line is only active during an emergency.
DID YOU KNOW?
Cities in a zip code may be referred to by more than one name. For zip code 77346, the actual city name is HUMBLE, TX. According to the USPS, acceptable city names in 77346 are ATASCOCITA, TX and KINGWOOD, TX.
A LETTER FROM FRIENDSWOOD DEVELOPMENT IN 1995
Friendswood sent residents of Kings River Village a letter in 1995 describing community services, etc.
Click here to view the letter in its entirety.
WATER CONSERVATION TIPS
The following tips are excerpts from the North Harris County Regional Water Authority newsletter:
St. Augustine grass has a high "thirst" requirement. St. Augustine grass should be cut at the proper height, 3 inches and reducing the use of fertilizer decreases the need for watering. Experts suggest that grass should be watered separately from flowerbeds and landscaped areas. Use sprinklers - ones that broadcast large drops are best - for the lawn areas, and soaker hoses or drip irrigation systems for trees, shrubs and flower beds.
Know when to water. Look for signs of stress - limp or curled, dull green blades or grass, or footprints left behind after walking across the lawn. In Houston, watering every five days -- to deliver 3/4 to 1 inch of water (subtracting any rainfall) during summer months will wet the sail to a depth of 4-6 inches.
Water during early morning or evening hours when evaporation losses will be less than during the heat of the day. Avoid watering in high winds that might send the droplets to places they are not needed, like streets or driveways.
Don't cut the grass too short. Longer blades will help reduce evaporation and shade the soil. Use a good mulch layer in flowerbeds and landscape areas. This helps to hold down weed growth that can siphon off water from your plants, and helps retain the moisture in the soil. Putting in plants according to their water requirements in your landscape plan can also help you water more efficiently.
Finally, use drip or trickle irrigation - the slow, frequent application of small amounts of water to the soil area directly surrounding the plant roots - to take care of garden and landscaped areas. Drip irrigation can save up to 60% of water delivered by other systems.
TRADITIONAL, HARD-WIRED LANDLINE PHONES
Provide 9-1-1 calltaker with your exact location, phone number and address.
Landline phones will not work during telephone outages.
Cordless phones will not work during electrical power outages.
ALL CELL PHONES
Dial 9-1-1 and press "send" or "talk".
Give the 9-1-1 calltaker your location using the address, cross streets or landmarks. Most cell phones provide an approximate, but not exact, location to 9-1-1 centers that have advanced equipment.
Calls may not arrive at the correct 9-1-1 center and may need to be transferred.
Keep your phone charged.
The 9-1-1 system is not equipped to receive text messages.
VOIP/INTERNET/DIGITAL PHONES
Be familiar with the emergency calling features of your Voice over Internet Phone.
Give the 9-1-1 calltaker your location and phone number. Some VOIP providers do not provide this information to the calltaker.
Be sure to register your address with your VOIP provider. The address you provide is the location to which emergency help will be sent.
If you move to a new residence, be sure to give your new address to the VOIP provider to ensure help is dispatched to the correct address.
The VOIP phone may not work during electrical or cable outages.
If you travel and want to be able to use you VOIP phone to report an emergency, be sure to give your destination address (hotel/resort, etc) to your VOIP service provider.
KIDS CELL PHONES
Some phones marketed to children have a non-traditional dialing pad. An adult may need to program the phone to dial 9-1-1.
Teach your children to dial 9-1-1 only in an emergency.
Help your children understand what an emergency is by providing examples.
Help your children learn their address and phone number.
INACTIVE CELL PHONES
The 9-1-1 system may not receive location information. Give the calltaker your location immediately.
Call 9-1-1 back immediately if your call is dropped because inactive cell phones cannot receive any incoming calls, including from a 9-1-1 calltaker.
To learn more about 9-1-1, visit the following sites:
