Bellaire Debris Pickup Begins On Southeast Side, Will Continue 6 Weeks

BELLAIRE, TX — The city of Bellaire began debris pickup on Friday and it will continue for approximately six weeks as cleanup from Hurricane Harvey continues. The first occurring work is ongoing in the southeast portion of the city with ongoing work, and the debris removal and hauling operations will take place between 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. seven days a week until the work is complete.

"Progress has been slower than expected as it has taken longer than anticipated to gather and dedicate equipment and assets for the work," it says on the city's website. "However, more equipment is arriving daily and it is expected that the process will improve and progress will be noticeable."

The contractor working with the city has committed to complete an initial cleanup of every property in the city by September 28. Thereafter, residents can expect at least two more debris pick up opportunities.

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Below is additional information about the operation.

• The work will occur between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., seven days per week until complete
• It is expected that the clean up will last approximately six weeks
• Residents should separate regular solid waste from the storm related debris to facilitate collection of each
• Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) like paint, fuel, chemicals, etc. will be picked up but not with the first pass
• Appliances will be picked up in subsequent passes as well
• The contractor is working to limit damage to yards
• Yards damaged by debris removal equipment will be graded at the end of the debris removal operation, however sod will not be provided

The City of Bellaire and Patch will continue to provide periodic updates related to debris pickup and removal.

Top image: Postal worker Lonzell Rector makes his rounds among flood damaged debris from homes that lines the street in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, in Houston.

AP Photo/Matt Rourke