FLOOD UPDATE #2
The following guide has been developed for managing and disposing of debris associated with the clean-up of areas affected by the flooding:
As much as possible, separate debris into piles:
- Branches/vegetation that can go into a wood chipper;
- Metal and Appliances. Remove food items from refrigerators/freezers
- Clothing, furniture, lumber, siding, glass
- Food items must be disposed using normal trash services
DO NOT include containers of chemicals classified as hazardous waste, such as pesticides, gasoline, paint, automotive products, batteries, swimming pool chemicals. Arrangements are being made for these household hazardous waste materials. Please consolidate on your property but not at curbside.
Set piles as close to the road as possible. If you have a curb near your home put the piles on top of the curb, not in the road. If you have a ditch and no curb near your home, put the piles in the area between the ditch and the road. Be sure not to block the DRAINAGE ditch or the road.
You may burn untreated lumber, limbs, trees and other plant debris provided you do not create a nuisance condition or traffic hazard. Note: Notify the Sheriff Department (512/756-8080) prior to burning. Check to make sure there is no burn ban in place.
Metal and appliances may be taken directly to Hill Country Recycling located at 2000 2nd Street, Marble Falls. Hours of operation are 8 AM to 5 PM, Mon-Fri. They are closed for lunch 12 PM-12:30 PM. (830) 693-3667.
For additional information, you may contact:
Burnet County Development Services, (512) 715-5260;
Burnet County Sheriff’s Department, (512) 756-8080