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Homeowner InformationNew Resident InformationCategoriesAlarm Registration and RenewalRegistration and renewal of home security alarms is due each January. There is an annual fee of $5.00. The application form can be downloaded from here and processed in person at City Hall, or you can mail the form, with a check or money order made out to City of El Lago (no cash please), to: City of El Lago City Ordinances of Note
Garbage and Recycling Collection (printable version)Garbage and recycling services for the City of El Lago are now provided by AmeriWaste. Pick up for garbage is twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays; recyclable materials are picked up on Tuesdays. Solid waste and recyclables MUST be out by 7:00 a.m. Details follow below: Normal Garbage: All normal and usual household waste products are to be placed in approved containers or bags.
Recyclable Materials: All recyclable items should be reasonably clean. It is not necessary to remove tops or wrappers or bundle papers. Please secure all paper products so they do not get blown into the street. Recycling bins are provided by AmeriWaste. The following are recyclable:
Bulky Waste: Pickup day is Wednesday. All Bulky Waste items must be manageable by 2 workers and capable of being placed "as is" in the compactor truck. Excessive bulky waste pickup must be arranged by the resident with AmeriWaste - THE CITY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR RELATED COSTS OF SPECIAL PICKUPS. The following are Included In Bulky Waste pickup:
Construction Debris: Waste building materials resulting from construction, remodeling repair or demolition operations.
Holiday Schedule: The following holidays will be observed by AmeriWaste:
If the collection day falls on a holiday, collection will resume on the next regularly scheduled collection day. Complaints: For complaints, problems or additional pickups, call AmeriWaste at 281-331-8400. Homeowners AssociationsThe deed restriction information for El Lago Sections 1 through 4 are available via the links below. Links to the Web sites for the other homeowners associations serving the El Lago community can be found here. Section 1 | Section 2 | Section 3 | Section 4 The deed restriction information for Taylorcrest Community Association Sections 1 through 3 as well as the Articles of Incorporation and By-laws are available via the links below: Section 1 | Section 2 | Sections 3 | Articles of Incorporation | By-laws Lost Pet?If your dog is missing and you just don’t know where to look, think about City Hall. Very often we are called to pick up roaming animals and even sometimes concerned residents deliver them to our door step! If we have your pet kenneled, there is a minimum fee of $25.00 for the first day and $15.00 per day for each additional day. After 4 days, the animal will be turned over to the SPCA so please check with us first! Pet RegistrationPets who reside in the City of El Lago are required to be registered and wear a City license tag. Annual renewals are due each January for a $5.00 fee and are available at City Hall. Please bring proof of rabies vaccination at time of registering. Utility Provider ContactsReliant Energy HL&P: Call 713.207.2222 to report outages, emergencies or utility service order requests. To report street light outages, click here. CenterPoint Energy Houston: Call 1.888.836.6709 to report outages, emergencies or utility service requests. Call before you dig: Call 1.800.545.6005 for underground gas line location to prevent service interruption or a potentially hazardous situation. Click here for further details. Verizon: Call 1.800.483.1000 to report outages or repair requests. To report via the Web, click here. Comcast: Call 800.266.2278 to report outages or to request a change in services. Water: WCID 50, call 281.326.5573, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, to report outages, outside leaks or request emergency shutoff. Contact the duty employee on call at 281.904.7906 at all other times. Vehicle Window StickersCity of El Lago vehicle stickers are issued by the city to identify resident vehicles for the police department, and may be used to restrict access to the city during emergencies (hurricane evacuation, etc.). The stickers are issued free and available at City Hall. |