Ceres Environmental is the contractor assigned for debris removal in Pearland.

Frontier Waste is only responsbile for regular household trash and will not pick up storm debris.

Vegetative Debris:

Vegetative debris DOES NOT have to be bundled or bagged for Ceres Environmental to pick up. If vegetative debris is already bagged, residents may leave it as is and crews will assess the bags contents as is. 

Separating vegetative debris is important to ensure the debris is chipped properly. Non-vegetative tems such as plastic can contaminate the contents and have the potential to damage machinery. Vegetative debris bagged in paper bags is acceptable. 

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How to Separate Your Debris

• Place all debris curbside.
  • Do not block roadways or storm drains
  • Any debris from the sidewalk to your house that is not placed curbside will not be picked up

• Do not stack or lean debris on nearby items, such as trees, fire hydrants, or light poles. Doing so makes debris removal difficult. 

• Make sure you separate your debris into six categories.

Debris Categories

• Normal Household Trash
  • Normal household trash and bagged debris will not be picked up by disaster debris removal teams. This trash will be picked up per your normal garbage removal schedule

• Vegetative Debris/Green Waste
  • Include leaves, logs, plants, tree branches

• Construction & Demolition Debris
  • Include building materials, carpet, drywall, furniture, lumber, mattresses, plumbing 

• Appliances & White Goods
  • Include A/C/heating units, washers/dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, stoves, water heaters

• Electronics
  • Computers, radios, televisions, stereos, other corded electric devices

• Hazardous Waste 
  • Cleaning supplies, batteries, oils, oil-based paints and stains, lawn chemicals, pesticides

After a Hurricane

What to Do After a Flood

• Do not enter your home if the electricity may still be on.
• Beware of displaced wildlife, such as snakes and bats. Do not handle them.
• Wear sturdy shoes, long pants, long sleeves, and gloves when cleaning up.
• Follow safety recommendations when using chain saws and power tools.
• Help prevent mold by disinfecting household items with a bleach solution.
• Visit Floodsmart.gov to file a claim 

 Be Aware of Home Repair Scams

There are hundreds of legitimate and ethical contractors who can repair your home. Unfortunately, there are just as many scam artists looking to cheat you out of your money posing as contactors willing to repair the damages to your home. These untrustworthy workers will show up in neighborhoods impacted by natural disasters trying to scam homeowners looking to have their homes repaired.

Here are a few tips to ensure you are conducting business with a legitimate contactor.

• Contractors that do not have insurance. All legitimate contractors should be insured and should be able to provide their proof of insurance.
• Contractors should not ask you to sign anything prior to you hiring them. If they want you to sign an “estimate” or “authorization” before you’ve made the decision to hire the contractor, be aware. They might be trying to get you to sign an actual binding contract.
• Contractors who do not write official contracts. Professional contractors have clear contracts that outline their tasks, process, the repair cost, and often they will clarify how problems will be managed. If they don’t have a contract, be aware, you are not protected when something goes wrong. Do not hire anyone who tells you a contract “won’t be necessary.”
• Contractors who require cash or payment prior to starting the job. Illegitimate contractors will often ask for cash up front and then run with the money. Many homeowners have been scammed by paying in full before the work is completed. A deposit or partial payment for materials is common however, only pay it once you have a contract signed by both you and the contractor.
• Contractors who significantly underbids other contractors. These contractors may have the best price, but that doesn’t mean it’s always the best work. These contractors may cut corners on their work costing you more when you must have their work corrected.
• Contractors who offers “special” pricing. If a contractor tells you that you’ve been “chosen” as a special demonstration project at a low price, or they tell you “only if you sign a contract today” be aware, it’s usually not the case.
• Contractors who are difficult to contact. Professional contractors usually have a physical office, mailing address, phone numbers, and an email address. They should respond to your questions or concerns in a timely manner. Make sure you can verify the contractor’s business address. If they only have a P.O. box, be wary.
• Take your time, research your contractor and choose someone you feel comfortable with.

More tips from the Texas Department of Insurace

Report Price Gouging to the Texas Attorney General's Office

Or Call the Office of the Attorney General’s toll-free complaint line at (800) 621-0508.