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The original item was published from 7/17/2024 4:40:00 PM to 7/18/2024 1:28:25 PM.

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Posted on: July 17, 2024

[ARCHIVED] Storm Debris Collection

Storm Debris Collection Info

7/17/2024 at 4:40 p.m. - Tomorrow, July 18, the City’s third-party vendor will continue their operations in Zone 1 and Zone 2. After the first collection day, crews collected over 423 cubic yards of debris, which included cutting and removing 154 hazardous tree limbs in the public right-of-way. As they continue their efforts in Zone 1 and Zone 2, it is imperative that residents do not park on the street, especially vehicles blocking storm related debris piles. City staff are working with the vendor to make contact with homeowners who have vehicles on the street but unsuccessful attempts to make contact could delay this process and may cause collection piles to be skipped and collected during the second citywide collection in a couple of weeks.  

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

Debris Collection MapAs a reminder:

  • This will be the first of two passes for citywide collection. The second pass will be conducted in the coming weeks to ensure residents have time to remove all storm debris from their property. 
  • Crews will not remove debris or trim trees on private property. 
  • Please separate tree debris from construction debris. This will help crews to sort and collect debris more efficiently. 
  • Depending on the amount of storm debris in each zone, crews could be in one zone longer or shorter than another. 
  • All debris should be placed in the City right-of-way (areas between the curb and sidewalk). 
    • Do not block sidewalks. 
    • Do not place piles over water meters or near fire hydrants. 
    • Do not place piles under low-hanging utility lines or tree canopies.
    • Do not place items in the street.
  • Crews will work in each zone from dawn to dusk. 
  • Regular trash, recycling, and bagged yard waste should only be placed curbside on your regular collection days. The storm debris collection vendor will not collect these items. Please ensure they’re clearly separated. 
  • Inclement weather could postpone work activities until the following day.

To ensure residents receive timely information, the city will provide daily updates on the status of collection efforts.

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7/16/2024 at 5:30 p.m. - Tomorrow, July 17, the City’s third-party vendor will continue their operations in Zone 1 and Zone 2. Please note that the same truck will not pick up both tree debris and construction debris. Two separate trucks will handle these pickups to ensure efficient and timely service.  

  • Tree Debris Pickup: Place tree debris in separate piles in the right-of-way for collection. Ensure that the debris is not obstructing roadways or sidewalks. 
  • Construction Debris Pickup: Place construction debris in a different pile from tree debris. This will help crews to sort and collect the debris more efficiently. 
  • Safety: Ensure that debris piles are accessible and do not pose a safety hazard to pedestrians or vehicles. 

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding. To ensure residents receive timely information, the city will provide daily updates on the status of collection efforts.

Debris Collection Map

As a reminder:

  • This will be the first of two passes for citywide collection. The second pass will be conducted in the coming weeks to ensure residents have time to remove all storm debris from their property. 
  • It is imperative that residents do not park on the street during this time. Cars parked on the street will delay this process and could cause collection piles to be skipped.
  • crews will not remove debris or trim trees on private property. 
  • Depending on the amount of storm debris in each zone, crews could be in one zone longer or shorter than another. 
  • All debris should be placed in the City right-of-way (areas between the curb and sidewalk). 
    • Do not block sidewalks. 
    • Do not place piles over water meters or near fire hydrants. 
    • Do not place piles under low-hanging utility lines or tree canopies.
    • Do not place items in the street.
  • Crews will work in each zone from dawn to dusk. 
  • Regular trash, recycling, and bagged yard waste should only be placed curbside on your regular collection days. The storm debris collection vendor will not collect these items. Please ensure they’re clearly separated. 
  • Inclement weather could postpone work activities until the following day.

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7/15/2024 at 3:43 p.m. - Tomorrow, July 16, the City’s third-party vendor will begin storm debris collection in Zone 1 while another crew will work in Zone 2 to cut low-hanging and broken limbs in the right-of-way. Please note crews will not remove debris or trim trees on private property.  

Debris Collection Map

What residents need to know:

  • This will be the first of two passes for citywide collection. The second pass will be conducted in the coming weeks to ensure residents have time to remove all storm debris from their property. 
  • The crews will arrive with equipment and machinery to remove heavy debris. It is imperative that residents do not park on the street during this time. Cars parked on the street will delay this process and could cause collection piles to be skipped.
  • Depending on the amount of storm debris in each zone, crews could be in one zone longer or shorter than another. 
  • All debris should be placed in the City right-of-way (areas between the curb and sidewalk). 
    • Do not block sidewalks. 
    • Do not place piles over water meters or near fire hydrants. 
    • Do not place piles under low-hanging utility lines or tree canopies.
    • Do not place items in the street.
  • Crews will work in each zone from dawn to dusk. 
  • Regular trash, recycling, and bagged yard waste should only be placed curbside on your regular collection days. The storm debris collection vendor will not collect these items. Please ensure they’re clearly separated. 
  • Inclement weather could postpone work activities until the following day. 

To ensure residents receive timely information, the city will provide daily updates on the status of collection efforts.

Storm Debris Collection Guidelines

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7/14/2024 at 1:15 p.m. - The City’s third-party vendor will begin storm debris collection on Tuesday, July 16. The city has been separated into six collection zones. 

Debris Collection Map

What residents need to know:

  • Collection crews will begin on Tuesday, July 16 in Zone 1 while another crew will be in Zone 2 cutting low-hanging and broken limbs in the right-of-way. 
  • Crews will work in each zone from dawn to dusk. 
  • Pending the amount of storm debris in each zone, crews could be in one zone longer or shorter than another. 
  • The crews will arrive with equipment and machinery to remove heavy debris. It is imperative that residents do not park on the street during this time. Cars parked on the street will delay this process and could cause collection piles to be skipped.
  • All debris should be placed in the City right-of-way (areas between the curb and sidewalk). 
    • Do not block sidewalks. 
    • Do not place piles over water meters or near fire hydrants. 
    • Do not place piles under low-hanging utility lines or tree canopies.
    • Do not place items in the street. 
  • Regular trash, recycling, and bagged yard waste should only be placed curbside on your regular collection days. The debris collection vendor will not collect these items. Please ensure they’re clearly separated. 
  • Inclement weather could postpone work activities until the following day. 

To ensure residents receive timely information, the city will provide daily updates on the status of collection efforts. 

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7/13/2024 at 2:14 p.m. - The City’s third-party vendor will begin storm debris collection on Tuesday, July 16. Residents are encouraged to have as much storm debris as possible curbside by Monday. Tomorrow, the city will provide more detailed information about collection zones.

What residents need to know now:

  • Crews will begin on Tuesday, July 16. 
  • Crews will work in each zone from dawn to dusk. 
  • Pending the amount of storm debris in each zone, crews could be in one zone longer than another. 
  • The crews will arrive with equipment and machinery to remove heavy debris. It is imperative that residents do not park on the street during this time. Cars parked on the street will delay this process and could cause collection piles to be skipped.
  • All debris should be placed in the City right-of-way (areas between the curb and sidewalk). 
    • Do not block sidewalks. 
    • Do not place piles over water meters or near fire hydrants. 
    • Do not place piles under low-hanging utility lines or tree canopies.
    • Do not place items in the street. 
  • Regular trash, recycling, and bagged yard waste should only be placed curbside on your regular collection days. The debris collection vendor will not collect these items. Please ensure they’re clearly separated. 
  • Inclement weather could postpone work activities until the following day. 

To ensure residents receive timely information, the city will provide daily updates on the status of collection efforts.  

Storm Debris Collection Guidelines


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