HOUSTON – Some of us who weathered the derecho storm from May 16 could have debris out on the curb all summer long.
“Debris removal efforts are expected to last two to three months, and Solid Waste Management employees work daily to clear the debris,” Public Information Officer Rene Schwartz told KPRC 2.
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The City of Houston’s Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) has also delayed the release of a new tool designed to help residents track the progress of storm debris cleanup. The Storm Debris Collection progress tracker was intended to allow Houstonians to monitor daily debris collection efforts following the devastating derecho.
The City of Houston is currently working to verify the data uploaded to the map to ensure it provides accurate and up-to-date information. An updated announcement is expected later this week.
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“Approximately one million cubic yards of residential storm debris is estimated to have been generated from the unprecedented derecho storm,” Schwartz said.
The tool will be updated every evening once available and the map displays areas where collections have occurred, where crews are currently working, and where collections are scheduled for the next two days. Additionally, residents will have the ability to type their addresses in the toolbar provided to determine their approximate collection schedule. Residents can revisit the site, at their convenience, to get the latest updates on the city’s debris removal efforts.
SWMD encourages residents in impacted areas to report all debris removal needs to Houston 311 or call 3-1-1,
You will be able find the tool here once it goes live.