Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) Final Storm Debris Pick-Up
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | June 1, 2016 | ||
City of Houston |
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Harry J. Hayes, Director For more information, please contact: City of Houston Solid Waste Management |
Sylvester Turner, Mayor | ||
Irma Reyes, Public Information Officer |
Tyra Wilkins |
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June 1, 2016 - Beginning Thursday, June 2, 2016 the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department will be conducting its final pass for major debris operations for the Tax Day Flood of April 18, 2016. The final date for major debris operations will be Saturday, June 11, 2016. Residents who had flood debris should segregate those items into six (6) distinct piles away from fire hydrants, mailboxes, power lines and other objects that will hamper safe pickup. Debris separation piles:
Wind generated debris such as fencing, roofing materials and vegetative waste should follow the same debris separation procedures as outlined above. For more information about the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department and its services, residents may check online at www.houstonsolidwaste.org, like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/houstonsolidwaste, follow us on twitter @houstontrash or call 3-1-1, the City of Houston’s Customer Service Helpline. The Solid Waste Management Department provides solid waste service to the citizens of Houston through the collection, disposal and recycling of discarded material in a manner that is safe, efficient, environmentally sound and cost-effective. |