The City of Katy announced in a July 11 press release that debris removal operations were scheduled to commence on Tuesday, July 16th, following the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. Confirm your location within the City of Katy’s city limits at www.cityofkaty.com/maps. If you live outside the City of Katy, please contact your Municipal Utility District (MUD) for information specific to your neighborhood.

Please review the following guidelines to ensure a smooth and efficient process within the City of Katy:

Debris Preparation (stack separately by these categories):

· Vegetative Debris: stacks of tree branches.

· Fence Debris: Stack damaged fencing in sections no larger than 6’ x 8’. Do not bind the sections.

Placement:

· Place separated debris by the curb. Ensure it is clear of obstacles such as fire hydrants and mailboxes to facilitate collection. Keep it separate from regular garbage, which will be collected by Texas Pride as per your regular schedule.

Accessibility:

· Do not block ingress/egress points, public walkways, or drainage outlets with debris for safety and access reasons.

Collection Details:

· Starting July 16th (as the Katy Times was going to press for this issue), crews from Ceres Environmental were begin collection Monday through Friday until all areas of the city are covered.

· The route will be strategic based on the debris contractor's assessment.

Additional Information:

· For questions or more information, please email publicworksinfo@cityofkaty.com.

Regular Garbage Services:

· Texas Pride Disposal services resumed regular service on Monday, July 15th. Bagged vegetative debris (grass clippings/leaves/small branches) or bundled limbs should be placed with regular garbage.

Service & Collection Guidelines for Texas Pride Disposal:

· Household Garbage: Place waste in the cart near the curb by 7 a.m.

· Heavy Trash: Each week, up to three bulky items like furniture or appliances can be placed next to the garbage cart.

· Yard Debris: Weekly collection includes up to 15 bags (not exceeding 35 pounds each) of yard debris. Branches should be tied in bundles (less than 2" in diameter and cut to 4-foot lengths), limited to 4-cubic yards per service day. Commercial tree services must handle their own limbs.