Like most cities dealing with large scale debris generated by storms like Harvey, the City of Bellaire contracts with disaster recovery firms for the removal and management of storm debris. Careful management of this process is critical to qualify for reimbursement of City expenditures by FEMA which will lessen the financial burden on the City.
Removal of storm debris in the City of Bellaire will begin on Monday, September 11. It is anticipated that three sweeps will be made throughout the community. This means that residents will have three opportunities to dispose of storm debris. It is expected that the sweeps will occur on a weekly basis. However, that frequency could change if the work progresses more quickly or slowly than anticipated.
The contractor intends to bring in a variety of equipment to address the City’s needs. Many residents will see large semi type trucks with a claw attachment to pick up the debris. Residents along narrower streets may see pick-up trucks with trailers followed by a back hoe or front end loader with a claw type attachment to handle the debris.
Items residents are welcome to include in their debris pile include:
1. Construction Material: dry wall, sheet rock, flooring, cabinetry, sinks, etc.
2. Appliances: refrigerators, washers, dryers, hot water heaters, televisions, computers, etc.
3. Other: toys, books, clothing, sporting goods, etc.
Items residents are asked to keep separate from their debris pile include:
1. Paint
2. Gasoline, kerosene, or diesel fuel
3. Chemicals, paint stripper, etc.
These items are considered to be hazardous and the City is working on a plan to address these hazardous items. Additional information and scheduling details will be announced soon. Please visit the City’s website www.bellairetx.gov for updates.
The City has suspended Curbside Recycling until further notice to allow for scheduled trash pick-up. City crews will finish solid waste pick up in Solid Waste Areas C & D onWednesday, September 6, and resume Solid Waste Areas A, B & E on Thursday, September 7. Separating your solid waste trash from storm the debris will facilitate efficient pick-up.
