City of San Marcos Signs Contract For Residential Storm Debris Removal

City of San Marcos has contracted to remove fallen limbs, trees and other plant material blown down on residents’ property by Hurricane Harvey

The City has contracted with KDF Enterprises to remove fallen limbs, trees and other plant material blown down on residents’ property by Hurricane Harvey.

• Residents are asked to place debris on the curb or in city right-of-way, making sure it does not impede traffic.
• Debris removal personnel cannot go onto private land to pick up debris; it must be accessible from the road.
• Debris should not be placed on or near utility boxes, mailboxes or storm drainage areas.

Lumber, household and demolition debris and household hazardous waste are not being picked up curbside by the contractor.

This removal process will take at least two weeks. If there is more debris after the first round, it will be removed as soon as your area is scheduled for another removal. City staff will be scouting out areas where debris is piling up to let removal experts know where to go.

• Other Disposal Options •

Green Waste Cart: Any vegetative debris that is smaller than 5” in diameter can be put in the resident’s green waste cart and paper yard bags. Staff will have 500 paper yard bags available for any resident that wants to pick them up at the Grant Harris, Jr. Office, 401 E Hopkins (limit four per residence.) Residents can put as many paper yard bags as they want next to their green waste cart on service day.

• Green Waste Cart service- next two cycles •

• Bulk Pick-Up •

For non-vegetative debris, residents can call in three cubic yards four times per year. Pickups are available Sept. 4-8 and Sept. 18-22 on their regular trash service day. Residents must call Resource Recovery staff at 512.393.8407 to schedule a bulk pick up by noon the day before their bulk pickup.

• Monthly Brush Drop Off •

Normally open the second Saturday of the month, the brush drop-off facility at 750 River Road will be open Aug. 28 – Sept. 1 from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sept. 4-8 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Residents can unload all vegetative debris, including tree trunks and leaves.

• Effective Immediately •

• Fall Community Cleanups • 

Sept. 9 and Oct. 14- includes bulk items, appliances, household hazardous waste, electronics, brush and metals. Residents can drop off at 750 River Rd from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. See attached map for Community Cleanup Drop Off location.

• Community Connect Beautification Trailer • 

Enclosed trailer with tools and supplies for yard clean ups. Residents can check it out to help clean multiple residents. Call 512.393.8419 to reserve the trailer.

• Additional Information •

Community Services is continuing to look for the most expeditious options for the removal and disposal of vegetative debris throughout the City.

For more information, contact the City of San Marcos Resource Recovery office at 512.393.8407.