City officials have transitioned debris removal to Hays County’s debris management contractor, a robust company that can more quickly and efficiently remove storm debris. This transition will allow city staff to focus on other storm-related infrastructure needs.
Debris bins will be removed from neighborhoods and debris should now be sorted and placed on the curb. Make sure it does not impede traffic. Also, debris should be accessible from the road because removal personnel cannot go onto private property to pick up debris. Debris should not be placed on or near utility boxes, mailboxes or storm drainage areas.
This removal process will take weeks and there will be several rounds of removal for each area. If you notice that debris has been removed and you have more, it will be removed as soon as your area is scheduled for another removal. Authorities have personnel checking areas where debris is piling up to alert the removal experts of the community’s needs.
Sorting Debris & Trash
Residents with flood debris should sort it into several piles:
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Building materials like sheetrock, wood, and insulation should be bagged together and put at curb with other trash.
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Household hazardous waste should be separated and placed at the curb for pickup.
Bulky Pick-Up – ONLY FOR CITY RESIDENTS
Citywide, the Texas Disposal Systems bulky pick up will take place on your trash collection day the week of June 8-12 and June 22-26. Call
TDS 800-375-8375 at least one day in advance to schedule a bulky trash pick up
Brush Drop-Off – ONLY FOR CITY RESIDENTS
The City of San Marcos will host its monthly brush drop-off (weather permitting) on June 13 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 750 River Road for San Marcos residential garbage and recycling service customers.
Household Hazardous Waste – ONLY FOR CITY RESIDENTS
The City of San Marcos hosts collections for household hazardous waste at the City Hall traffic yard (630 E. Hopkins–across from the big HEB) on Tuesday and Friday from noon until 3:30 p.m.
The facility accepts, among other things:
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drain cleaners
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degreasers
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paints
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fluorescent lights
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cell phones
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batteries
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weed killers
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sharps
The facility does not accept tires, medical waste (other than sharps), compressed gas, waste generated by business, pharmaceuticals, cylinders or computers/TV’s.