The Department of Sanitation has completed its first pass through Dallas for storm debris collection 10 days ahead of the previously stated goal. A second pass is now underway, focusing on areas serviced in the first two weeks after the storm. Many residents in those areas were unable to place debris at the curb before Sanitation crews arrived. The second pass for other areas will align with regular brush and bulky item collection in August.
Regular brush and bulky item collection service is resuming immediately as part of the second pass. Following the May 28 windstorm, Sanitation requested that customers hold non-storm-related brush and bulky items until storm debris collection was completed. Residents can place up to 30 cubic yards of regular brush, bulky items, and storm debris near the curb at no cost until September 1.
To date, Dallas Sanitation crews and contractors have collected approximately 500,000 cubic yards of debris since the windstorm. This volume is more than four times the amount collected during the same period in 2023 and 175,000 cubic yards more than what was collected in the 60 days following the October 2019 tornado. To manage the remaining storm debris and the higher volume of regular brush and bulky items, Sanitation has ordered additional contract crews. These crews will also help maintain the schedule with the increased volume expected in August.
Code Compliance and Sanitation will host a special neighborhood trash-off event for residents to drop off bulky items. The event will be held on August 3, from 7-11 a.m., at Glendale Park, 1600 E. Five Mile Pkwy. Hazardous waste such as batteries, oil, paint, or liquid waste will not be accepted.
For more information visit Sanitation Services May 2024 Storm Debris Collection (dallascityhall.com)