San Marcos And Hays County Set Debris Pick-Up Deadline

Hays County Debris Removal Deadline
Applies for ‘Private Property’ Debris Removal Program

Today, officials from Hays County, the City of Wimberley and the City of San Marcos encouraged residents who have debris from the flood and storms from Memorial Day weekend to move their debris to the curb or right-of-way by August 2 to have it picked up. The debris work crews plan to take a break between July 26 and August 2 to prepare for a final push on the right-of-way program.

As of July 8, debris removal contractor TFR Enterprises, Inc., under monitoring by Tetra Tech, Inc., has removed more than 25,910 cubic yards of construction and demolition debris from the curbs and right of way from affected homes and from public property areas such as parks and roads and more than 8,705 cubic yards of vegetative debris. Hays County’s Transportation Department, which was on the scene initially to remove debris and re-open roads, removed more than 12,000 tons of non-vegetative debris in the week following the storms and flood.

“We believe that the majority of residents affected by the flood will have had an opportunity to move debris from their private properties to public right-of-way by August 2, after which our crews will do a final pickup,” Mark Kennedy, General Counsel for Hays County, said.

Kennedy added that the County is applying for a separate Private Property Debris Removal (PPDR) program through FEMA that would allow County contractors to remove debris that qualifies as a public health and safety hazard from private property of residents who have no other means of removing it.

“If approved,” Kennedy said, “this program will allow the County’s contractors to go onto pre-approved properties where there remains a public health and safety hazard due to certain types of debris. If the PPDR program is approved, the County will set up a special application process for private property owners who want this service, since each property will need to be qualified as eligible by FEMA and the County will need to secure the owner’s written approval.

Kennedy said that he expects to hear from FEMA within the next two weeks if the program will be approved for Hays County.
Flood Debris Removal Contract Ends August 2

San Marcos Sets Dealine For Debris Removal

San Marcos residents who are still cleaning up after the Memorial Day Flood are encouraged to take full advantage of storm debris removal before the County’s debris removal contract ends on August 2.

The debris work crews plan to take a break between July 26 and August 2 to prepare for a final push on the program.

Flood survivors who still need assistance with cleanup should contact Serve San Marcos using the flood hotline at 512.753.2320 or register online at www.servesanmarcos.org.

Sorting Debris & Trash Before August 2

• Residents with flood debris should sort it into several piles and leave it at the curb.
• Crews cannot go onto private property to pick up debris
• Building materials like sheetrock, wood, and insulation should be bagged together and put at the curb.
• Household hazardous waste should be separated and placed at the curb.
• Large appliances and metal should be placed separately at the curb.

Flood Related Debris after August 2

• After August 2 flood debris will only be picked up during the City’s regular bulky waste pickup.
• Bulk waste pick-up may be scheduled for the first and third full weeks of the month by calling Texas Disposal System at 800.375.8375 by 2 p.m. the day before the requested pickup.
• Building materials like sheetrock, wood, and insulation should be bagged together and put at curb.
• Materials that are too large to bag should be stacked and bundles in 4 foot strips no more than 35 pounds.
• Crews cannot go onto private property to pick up debris.
• Residents should also use the City’s other services to dispose of flood related materials

Brush Drop-Off – CITY OF SAN MARCOS ONLY
The City of San Marcos will host its monthly brush drop-off on the second Saturday of each month from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at 750 River Road. The material that will be accepted includes tree/ brush trimmings and wood debris suitable for tub grinding and leaves and grass clippings. Brush containing barbed wire or other metals will not be accepted.

Household Hazardous Waste
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:

• drain cleaners
• degreasers
• paints
• fluorescent lights
• cell phones
• batteries
• weed killers
• sharps

The facility does not accept tires, medical waste (other than sharps), compressed gas, waste generated by business, pharmaceuticals,
cylinders or computers/TV’s.