The City’s storm debris removal firm (Ceres Environmental) will begin the first sweep to remove storm debris on Monday September 11, 2017 between the hours of 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Please ensure all storm related debris is placed curbside no later than 7:00 am on Monday. Collection will start along Community Drive on the west side of the City and work east towards Kirby Drive. It may take 2-4 days for the crews to make their way through the entire City.
A second and final sweep will follow on Monday September 18, 2017 for any remaining debris that may have been missed on the first sweep. Any storm debris material placed out after the completion of the second and final sweep will not be collected and will the responsibility of the property owner to dispose of, including cost.
Please note – storm debris material will not be collected by the City during the regularly scheduled trash service or on bulk trash days.
In order to expedite the process, please note the following:
- All debris is to be placed curbside within the Right-of-Way (ROW), which is between the property line and the street. Any debris placed on private property will not be picked up. Please keep the roadway and sidewalks as clear as possible.
- **NEW UPDATE** – Any small/loose material that has already been bagged and placed out can remain bagged for collection.
- Do not mix household garbage, recycling or yard waste with storm related debris.
- Do not park vehicles in front of debris piles.
All storm related debris should be placed in separate piles based on the type of material:
- Construction and Demolition Debris (C&D) – wood, metal, drywall, shingles, as well as building contents and personal property – furnishings, clothing, etc.
- Vegetative – trees, limbs, brush, etc.
- Appliances and White Goods – refrigerators, washers, dryers, etc.
- Electronics – computers, TV’s, other devices with a cord.
- Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) – oil-based paint, oil, lawn chemicals, etc. – (**UPDATE**: HHW will be collected curbside.)
Please note that the first and second sweeps is only for storm related debris. Household trash, recycling and bagged yard waste will be collected by the City per the normal schedule. Your cooperation will make this debris removal operation proceed smoothly and ensure that the community recovers as quickly as possible.
To report any unsafe debris situations (i.e. leaning trees, trees on houses, partially collapsed structures, etc.) please call (713) 662-5839.
For additional questions or concerns, please visit www.westutx.gov/stormdebris, call the Public Works Department at (713) 662-5845 or email gbarrera@westutx.gov
This notice is from the City of West University Place.
