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How to manage, dispose of debris left by flooding in Central Texas

In order to dispose of debris properly, affected areas have shared the best ways to manage the waste left behind by recent floods.

CENTRAL TEXAS — Various debris including decks, trash, boats and jet skis, have spilled through Central Texas as floodwaters filled the area.

At one point, what appeared to be a deck was captured being snatched up by Llano River floodwaters as it toppled over the edge of a dam.

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In order to dispose of debris properly, affected areas have shared the best ways to manage the waste left behind by recent floods.

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BURNET COUNTY

The following is a guide for Burnet County residents who do not live within the city limits on how to manage and dispose of debris in areas affected by flooding.

  • Separate debris into piles. For example:
    • Branches and vegetation that can go into a wood chipper
    • Metal and appliances. Remove food items from refrigerators and freezers.
    • Clothing, furniture, lumber, siding and glass
  • Do NOT include containers of hazardous chemicals such as pesticides, gasoline, aint, batteries, etc.
  • Set piles of debris as close to the road as possible. If you have a curb near your home, put the piles on top of the curb.
  • You may burn untreated lumber, limbs, trees and other plant debris as long as you do not create a traffic hazard. You must also notify the sheriff's department at 512-756-8080 before burning and make sure there is not a burn ban in place.

MARBLE FALLS

The following is a guideline on how Marble Falls residents can manage and dispose of debris in areas affected by flooding.

  1. Curb Side Brush Pick Up - The city will be conducting curb side brush pick up. Please only place brush at the curb. REMINDER: The City brush drop off location at 1901 Colt Circle will be receiving brush from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19, and Saturday, Oct. 20.
  2. Household Trash and Debris – Roll-off dumpsters will be placed throughout neighborhoods and areas inundated by Lake Marble Falls, in the Lakeshore and Pecan Valley areas. Please only place household trash and debris into the roll off dumpsters. Hazard materials including tires, paint, pesticides, chemicals, appliances, explosives, or propane cylinders cannot be accepted.
  3. Construction or Demolition Debris - Construction and demolition debris will need to be properly disposed of by the property owner. Please do not place construction debris into City provided roll-off containers.

For more information on how to manage flood debris in Texas, click here.

The Austin Disaster Relief Network Survivor Hotline has been activated and will remain open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for support. If you require support, call 512-806-0800.

ADRN is also in need of financial donations to fund materials for recovery needs. If you'd like to make a donation, call 512-806-0800 or click here. If you'd like to volunteer, click here.

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