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Cornerstones MUD Transitions to Best Trash – New Schedule Effective October 28, 2025

Attention Cornerstones MUD Residents!

We are excited to announce our transition to Best Trash for all trash and recycling collection services, effective October 28, 2025. Please review the important new schedule and guidelines below to ensure a smooth transition.

🚛 New Trash & Recycling Schedule with Best Trash:

  • Trash Collection (Twice Weekly): Tuesday & Friday

    • Please continue to use your personal trash cans (30-50 gallons).

  • Recycling Collection (New Day!): Tuesday ONLY

    • Important: You must use the official red 18-gallon bin provided by Best Trash.

♻️ Best Trash Recycling Guidelines:

  • The red bin is for recycling only and should not be used for regular trash.

  • Ensure all bins are at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day.

  • Accepted Recyclables Include:

    • Paper & Cardboard (please flatten boxes)

    • Plastics #1-5 & #7

    • Aluminum & Tin Cans

    • Glass (all colors)

  • Preparation is Key: Remove caps, liquids, and food residue from all items before placing them in the bin.

  • Extra Recycling? Any overflow must be in a container that is clearly marked and placed beside the red bin.

  • Bin Replacement: One bin is provided per residence. Replacements for damaged or lost bins are available, but fees may apply.

For any questions or to request a replacement bin, please contact Best Trash directly:

For a complete overview, please refer to the official transition flyer.

Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate – October 21, 2024

The Cornerstones Municipal Utility District (MUD) has scheduled a public hearing regarding the proposed tax rate for the year 2024. This hearing will take place:

This is an important opportunity for property owners to gain insight into how their taxes may change based on the proposed tax rate. While individual property taxes may increase, decrease, or remain stable, the actual change depends on both the new tax rate and any changes in property values relative to other properties in the area.

Tax Rate Analysis

The proposed tax rate for 2024 is $0.24250 per $100 of property value, which is a decrease from last year’s rate of $0.25750 per $100.

This represents a 5.82% reduction in the rate. Despite this decrease, the average appraised value of a residence homestead has increased from $385,400 last year to $420,331 this year.

Due to the combination of a lower tax rate but higher appraised values, the estimated tax on an average residence homestead will increase from $793.92 last year to $815.44 this year. This results in an average tax increase of $21.52, which is a 2.71% increase in annual taxes.

Additional Information

For more detailed information on the proposed tax rates, homestead exemptions, and how the tax burden is distributed, please refer to the full document or visit Texas.gov/PropertyTaxes. Here, you can also access your local property tax database for further details regarding your specific property taxes and scheduled public hearings.

This document provides comprehensive information about the vote on the tax rate and other relevant financial data. Please refer to the original document for further analysis and specifics.

Posted on by Cornerstones MUD.