This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 2, 2017.
By Eleanor Skelton
Staff Writer
The Texas Department of Transportation began its final round of debris pick up along state roadways in Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, Chambers, Liberty, Tyler, Jasper and Newton Counties Nov. 1, according to a news release.
TxDOT asked that residents living along all state roadways to place any debris
generated by Tropical Storm Harvey along the right-of-way for pickup. The right-of-way is the area of residential property that extends from the street to the side-
walk, ditch, utility pole or easement, TxDOT explained.
Residents putting debris out for pickup should separate debris that can be burned, such as downed limbs or shrubbery, from construction and demolition debris so crews can collect it separately, TxDOT said.
Debris should be in clear plastic bags or in loose piles for collection, TxDOT said. Residents can also place household hazardous waste from storm clean-up, roof shingles and tires in a separate pile at the curb.
TxDOT crew will pick up hazardous materials and appliances one week after other debris.
“Do not place debris near a water meter vault, fire hydrant or any other above-ground utility,” TxDOT said. “Only debris placed on the right-of-way will be eligible for collection.”
Eleanor Skelton 