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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-04-30

The county is extending its existing contract with Waste Management of Texas, Inc. for landfill services (accepting non-putrescible solid waste and recycling materials) through November 1, 2026, or until a new contract is in place, at the same price.

What it means for you

Harris County and the Flood Control District will continue using the same landfill disposal and recycling service with no price change while a new contract is arranged.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

5–0, per the official record.

Contracts & spending — see all →Harris County / Flood Control District

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

Quick answersfrom the official record
Who's paid?Waste Management of Texas, Inc.Legistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the April 30, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗
The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount or which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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