March 31, 2020

 

Attention,

 

At WCA, our highest priority continues to be the health and well-being of our customers and staff during an evolving situation. Last night, we learned that one of our drivers has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.  As a precaution, the helpers and other drivers who have been in close contact with this driver have been quarantined.

 

How Will This Affect Your Service?

WCA provides an essential service for the Houston Metroplex and our mission is to provide the best service possible to our communities. For now, our priority will shift to collect the putrescible waste first.  This is the material that begins to breakdown and decompose first in the Houston heat.  

This means that residents need to separate their putrescible waste from their bulk waste to ensure proper and timely collection.  A two-bag maximum for bulk, per home, will be picked on your scheduled service day.  WCA/VF Waste Services will not be collecting carpet or construction materials as regular collection related to this event.

 

Recycle Services:
Effective Tuesday, March 31, 2020 – Until Further Notice
We are suspending recycle service for the greater Houston area. 

 

Back Door Services:
Effective Tuesday, March 31, 2020 – Until Further Notice
WCA is requesting that communities receiving backdoor service, under normal conditions, bring their containers curbside for the remainder of this event.

Please note, suspended services due to this event will not be made up or pushed to another service day.  

 

WCA/VF Waste services made these decisions due to the severity of the conditions, and safety concerns to our community and the WCA family.  We thank you for your partnership and for your patience and continued trust in WCA/VF Waste Services.

 

Please take care and be Safe throughout the remainder of this event.

 

Sincerely,

WCA/VF Waste Services Municipal Department

 

 

Copperfiled Residents will still have regular trash collection on Tuesdays and Fridays.  Household waste can be put out at the curb in the trash can you normally use (do not put household trash in the recycling bin - just leave that bin stored until further notice) and two additional items will be collected, whether that be a bulk item or yard waste.  If you would like to continue recycling during this time you will need to take your items to a drop off center.
 

 

 

(CCA) EGRETS AND NIGHT HERONS Egrets and Night Herons have created nesting sites in Copperfield for the last 5 year shutting down pools, mailboxes & creating havoc in our neighborhood. The Egrets and Night Herons WILL be returning in February!! Prevention is Crucial - Egrets, herons and other migratory birds are protected by Federal International Treaty, it’s illegal for residents to harass or harm the birds once they lay eggs. Residents will need to band together and drive them out of our neighborhood for the next several years. Preventing the birds from building nests on residential property or in our parks is key. Use these tactics between now and February. 1. Trim your tree and remove dead wood, these birds favor oak trees and other hardwoods. But will nest in other mature trees as well. Trim your tree canopy to allow sunlight between limbs and other nearby trees. Experts say this is the MOST effective step. 2. Remove any old inactive nest in your trees. February - Egret Prevention Tools! This is the only opportunity homeowners have to scare the birds away and to disrupt the cycle. Any home with mature trees is a potential nesting site.

·         Visual deterrents - Hang aluminum pie plates, Mylar balloons, beach balls with shiny streamers or other moving objects in large trees.

·         Noisemakers - Pump-style air horns, whistles, clappers and even children’s toys are effective. Make as much noise as possible aimed at the bird.

·         Bright lights - High-intensity flashlights, strobe lights, flashing holiday lights can be effective.

·         Water sprayers - Power sprayers and pump-style toy water shooters can help. Homemade PVC pipe sprayers can help reach tall tree limbs.

·         Pool poles - Telescoping pool safety poles can be used to reach and remove early nesting material.

·          Any Non-lethal devices.

·         Check trees daily and remove the start of any nest quickly. Once birds begin sitting on the nest, eggs are probably present and birds cannot be harassed. If you have not yet taken action to prevent nesting on your property, please do so now!