Storm Debris Removal Progress

The Department of Sanitation Services has been working 6-7 days per week to collect more than 400,000 cubic yards debris left behind from the May 28, 2024 storm. Sanitation is on track to complete the first storm debris pass citywide by July 26, which is within its committed 60-day window.

 Storm-related cost estimates for Dallas County are approaching threshold requirements for public assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which may provide Federal grant assistance (on a reimbursement basis) to local governments for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the restoration of disaster-damaged, publicly owned facilities. For this reason, the previously announced 20 cubic yard limit for storm debris collection has been lifted. 

Customers that previously set out more than 20 cubic yards which was collected by Sanitation before this change will not be billed.

 Sanitation also continues to take the following steps to speed up debris collection:

1. Contractor assistance: Sanitation has more than tripled its typical collection capacity with assistance of contractor crews.

 2. Temporary Debris Storage and Reduction Site (TDSRS): Sanitation put up a TDSRS on City-owned property at 12000 Greenville Avenue to allow for quicker disposal trips to and from Dallas neighborhoods, reducing collection time for debris in neighborhoods.

3. Public Outreach and Engagement: Sanitation launched a webpage, accessible from Dallas.gov/Sanitation, with detailed information for residents, including a map showing the areas where collection crews are currently working, and where they will be going to next.

Sanitation has asked its customers to hold non-storm-related brush and bulky items until storm debris collection is complete. This is to facilitate compliance with FEMA guidelines.