Free curbside pickup for flood debris starts Monday on these Travis County roads
The initiative will focus on county-maintained roads in neighborhoods severely impacted by the recent flooding over the July 4 weekend, according to a news release issued by the Travis County Transportation and Natural Resources Department.
Residents along the designated roads are being urged to place sorted debris at the curb over the weekend in preparation for pickup. The curbside collection is being offered free of charge.
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The following roads are slated for pickup, although the list may change as recovery operations continue:
Long Hollow Loop
Summit View Drive
Layne Loop
Long Hollow Trail
Sheel Hollow Trail
Juniper Trail
Yaupon Trail
Juniper Court
Windy Valley Drive
Round Mountain Road
Big Sandy Drive
Sandy Meadow Circle
Pecan Hollow
Sunset Hollow
A portion of Nameless Road
Residents must separate materials into the following categories:
Appliances: Refrigerators, washers, dryers, air conditioners, stoves, and similar items
Construction and demolition materials: Drywall, lumber, carpet, furniture, plumbing items
Brush and vegetation: Tree trunks and limbs (limited to under 10 feet in length)
Hazardous waste: Oil, batteries, paint, and cleaning products
Electronics: Televisions, computers, phones, and gaming systems
Household trash will not be accepted as part of the curbside service. Materials that are not sorted will be left uncollected.
Debris should be placed along the road at the edge of residents' properties without blocking access or roadways. In areas with sidewalks, debris should be positioned between the sidewalk and the curb with a 3-foot clearance around it.
For efficient and safe removal, residents should avoid stacking debris near trees, utility poles, mailboxes, fire hydrants, or meters. Obstructed or improperly placed debris may be bypassed by crews.
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Household trash can be taken to a dumpster on the north side of the Sandy Creek Bridge, accessible on foot. For those able to transport their waste, the FM1431 Citizen Collection Center is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday.
Construction of a two-way low-water crossing is underway near the damaged Sandy Creek Bridge.
A resource center will be open this weekend from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Danielson Middle School. Transportation is being provided by CapMetro and Leander ISD from Round Mountain Baptist Church, Leander Park & Ride, and HEB.
Officials strongly advise residents not to enter waterways to remove debris, citing ongoing safety hazards such as sewage contamination, sharp debris, chemicals, or downed power lines. Active search and rescue operations are ongoing, and crews require a 100-yard clearance zone on both sides of the creeks.
Questions regarding debris pickup can be directed to TCflooddebris@traviscountytx.gov and find more info at flood-impacts-july-2025-traviscountytx.hub.arcgis.com/#hotline.
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