As the city perseveres through the cleanup after this month's severe weather, residents are being offered some reprieve with solid waste management updates. According to a recent report by the City of Carrollton, trash and recycling services are running on schedule.
Meanwhile, City crews have been actively assisting Republic Services with storm debris collections, which, as a result of their committed weekend efforts, are now undergoing pickups of Friday routes. In a diligent response intended to expedite the process, the City of Carrollton's report indicates that "items placed out for collection should have a minimum of 16 feet overhead clearance and should not be within three feet of other objects such as fences, utility boxes, or parked cars."
Carrollton also offers a cost-free initiative for its residents: Those affected by the storm can drop off up to three cubic yards of debris at Camelot Landfill (580 Huffines Boulevard) this coming Saturday, March 15. The City will cover the cost for residents who provide a valid ID and water bill during the drop-off, as noted in the community update.
Utilities are also on track for restoration, with "Out of Carrollton’s 54,139 Oncor customers, around 1,297 remain without power," the article from the City of Carrollton stated. Residents are encouraged to use text commands or the MyOncor app to manage the remaining outages. Meanwhile, traffic is flowing again with Dickerson Parkway reopened. The City advises continued safety and caution, reminding that "All traffic signals have been restored."
The article also addressed the City's approach to outdoor warning sirens, explaining the criteria for their activation. Specifically, according to the City of Carrollton's report, the sirens are activated when there’s confirmed wind on the ground exceeding 70 to 75 mph, producing damage. They clarify the rationale behind the recent decision not to activate the sirens during the early hours of the storm, given the absence of ground reports exceeding the specified wind speed thresholds.
