Lewisville has launched a storm debris cleanup effort set to begin on Monday, June 10, following recent severe weather, with the city and contracted crews making their rounds to clear residential areas. The cleanup, orchestrated by the City of Lewisville in collaboration with Republic Services and CWD, is anticipated to extend over at least two weeks, according to a release on the city's official website. Residents on the north and east sides can expect the process to start in their neighborhoods and gradually move to the southern and central regions.
Homeowners are asked to place their storm-related debris curbside by early Monday and ensure that it does not impede the street or sidewalks. Special attention should be paid to avoiding obstructions like trees and fire hydrants to facilitate collection. Regular trash remains a separate component, to be disposed of via the usual back alley containers. In an unfortunate misstep, vehicles parked in front of debris piles could lead to missed pickups as machines need clear access to the refuse.
Officials are emphasizing that this specific collection service is exclusive to residential storm debris. According to the City of Lewisville, Texas, it was noted that commercial clients, including apartment complexes and HOAs, should rely on their existing commercial services for debris removal. The added caution here is to preempt mixing other forms of waste with storm debris, as this could delay the service and subsequently inflate costs absorbed by taxpayers.
For residents whose waste management is handled by Republic Services, a regular weekly bulk service is available for storm-related debris, given that branches are cut and bundled as specified. Similarly, those serviced by CWD have the option to utilize their secondary collection day for the same purpose. A key reminder from city officials, however, includes the instruction that tree branches in the back must be bundled whilst the front yard branches should remain bundle-free, there's an apparent overlook of protocol that could result in non-collection if residents are unaware.
Extensions to this collection service are being deliberated for CWD customers in Castle Hills, with logistics still under negotiation. Residents have been given until the aforementioned start date to organize their storm debris in compliance with the outlined guidelines. As the city prepares for the cleanup effort, the enforcement of proper disposal methods is expected to be stringent, with warnings that businesses not adhering to regulations could face citations.
