Recovering from Hurricane Beryl: Debris Pickup Information

After the devastating impact of Hurricane Beryl, the cleanup efforts are ongoing, especially in the Houston area which was hit hard by the storm. The aftermath of the hurricane has left a trail of destruction, with debris scattered all over the urbanized areas. It’s estimated that 50% of Houston’s tree coverage has been affected by the storm.

The cleanup process is expected to take weeks, considering the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Beryl and the fact that the derecho debris from earlier still hasn’t been completely removed. Everywhere you look in Houston and neighboring cities, you’ll see piles of tree branches, limbs, stumps, and other storm debris.

Houston Debris Pickup

Crews are currently working their way through Houston to clear the debris. To assist in this process, it’s important for residents to separate their debris into six distinct piles, which include tree debris, appliances, construction materials, electronics, hazardous waste, and household garbage. Make sure to report all storm debris to 3-1-1 for efficient collection. Crews will make multiple passes through the area, but it could still take weeks to clear all the debris.

Harris County Debris Pickup

County Judge Lina Hidalgo has stated that crews have commenced the challenging task of clearing debris from neighborhoods in the county. It’s anticipated to be a time-consuming process and multiple passes will be made to collect the debris. Residents are reminded not to block drains or ditches with debris to prevent flooding.

Sugar Land Debris Pickup

In Sugar Land, debris collection services have begun, focusing on removing fallen trees, branches, and fence materials from curbs. Refrigerators and freezers will be collected on a designated day. Residents can access this service for free by following the storm debris guidelines available at www.sugarlandtx.gov/BerylDebris.

Debris pickup within each zone may take several days, as it is a meticulous process. An online dashboard has been set up for residents to track the progress of debris collection in their zone.

Montgomery County Debris Pickup

Property owners with storm debris are advised to register for the vegetation tree debris pickup service. Vegetation debris, including tree branches, stumps, and trunks, will be collected based on registration through the provided link.

Residents are instructed to place vegetation debris near the road without obstructing the roadway or ditches. Precinct 4 in Montgomery County will continue to clear roads and will not set a start date for debris collection.

Conroe Green Debris Pickup

• Public Works in Conroe will be collecting green waste from Tropical Storm Beryl.
• Efforts will initially focus on heavy debris in the streets to ensure effective access.
• Residents should place green debris behind the curb, away from the street and not in ditches.
• If debris is not collected during the first pass, residents should not worry as crews will return for collection.
• Construction materials will not be collected with green debris.
• For further assistance or questions, residents can contact 936-522-3885.

Brazoria County Debris Pickup

For inquiries regarding debris pickup in Brazoria County, residents can call 979-900-3037 or email debrispickup@brazoria-county.com. Debris will be collected on state and county roads only. City residents should contact their respective city departments for debris pickup.

Debris should be placed in the right of way as close to the road as possible for efficient collection, with multiple passes expected.

Galveston Debris Pickup

The city of Galveston is continuing debris pickup efforts through the weekend. Additionally, sanitation services have opened food waste centers at various locations for residents to dispose of waste.

Waller County Debris Pickup

Residents in Waller County should report storm debris using the provided link. It’s important to separate and place debris near the property line to facilitate collection. The County is not authorized to enter private properties for debris removal.

For residents living in the city limits, contact your local City Hall for information on storm debris pickup. Reach out to the Waller County Office of Emergency Management at 979-826- 7785 for any questions.