Service Alert  Collection Update

Bulk/Heavy Trash collections are experiencing a one-week delay in collections. Please continue to leave your debris at the curb, while we work to complete these routes.

Debris Removal Operation Summary

Welcome to the public update site for Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts. Storm debris collection has been completed, and we have resumed regularly scheduled heavy trash collection. Below, you'll find an interactive map displaying completed heavy trash pickup zones. Use the magnifying glass icon in the upper right-hand corner of the map to enter your address and find your neighborhood's collection zone.

 1st Pass in Progress- Trucks are currently working on their first round of hauling in the zone
 1st Pass Complete- Trucks have finished the first round of hauling in the zone
 2nd Pass Progress- Trucks are currently working on their second round of hauling in the zone
 2nd Pass Complete- Trucks have finished the second round of hauling in the zone
 Not conducting operations- Curbside collection operations will be handled by Fort Bend County. For more information, please contact Brian Thompson at 954-240-1110  
 Purple line indicates the streets our crew has completed.
Zoom in on the map to see the progress in detail.
 Tree trimming complete - Please be advised that storm debris contractors will be trimming trees in the public right-of-way throughout the city to mitigate future weather-related damage.
 Pile- Collected storm debris location
 Full truckloads

Days from Start

82

CYD Collected Yesterday

0

Veg

Total Loads Collected

61,946

Project to Date

Cumulative Veg Cyd

3,028,715

Project to Date

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