NEW ORLEANS—The City of New Orleans announced the debris collection schedule and guidelines following this week’s tornado. In an effort to streamline the recovery process, debris collection will take place in the most affected areas, bounded by Chantilly Drive, Chef Menteur Highway, Bullard Avenue and Dwyer Road.
Collection timelines will take place on the following dates:
• First Pass: Friday, Feb. 10, through Monday, Feb. 13.
• Second Pass: Tuesday, Feb. 14, through Friday, Feb. 17.
• Third Pass: Saturday, Feb. 18, through Tuesday, Feb. 21.
Collection crews will work from dawn to dusk each day, pending inclement weather. While each pass lasts four days, residents should place all debris out on the first day to ensure pick-up. Crews will cover entire area bounded by Chantilly Drive and Chef Menteur Highway and Dwyer Road and Bullard Avenue within each four-day pass.
Guidelines for Pick-Up and Separation
• All debris must be placed in front of your home on the area between the sidewalk and curb. Regular household garbage will be picked up on regular collection days.
• Debris piles are not to be placed on neutral grounds, next to utility poles, trees, mail boxes, electric or water meters, fire hydrants or in the street.
• Debris should be separated as follows: household garbage, construction debris, household hazardous waste, white goods, and electronics.
• Citizens do not have to cut and bundle branches in 4-feet lengths during this designated debris removal period. Leaves and other vegetative debris should be bagged.
• The Sanitation Department will systematically remove debris from each street. There is no need to call 311 to report debris piles in the designated area.
