City Extending Hurricane Ida Storm Debris Removal First Pass Due to Higher Volumes
NEW ORLEANS — Today, the City of New Orleans Department of Sanitation announced that the first removal pass from Hurricane Ida has been extended until Nov. 10 due to considerably higher volumes of storm debris. The initial storm debris estimate was 200,000 cubic yards; however, revised estimates include an additional 50,000 - 100,000 cubic yards.
The City’s debris removal contractor, Ceres Environmental, is increasing equipment across the project to help expedite this process. The two-week extension will help to ensure that storm debris is collected from all neighborhoods as part of the first pass. An announcement will be made ahead of the second and third passes regarding the collection schedule at which time residents will be encouraged to report outstanding storm debris to 311.
To date, Ceres has removed 178,703 cubic yards of material and 15,022 hazardous limbs/trees. Hazardous limbs, trees and stumps will continue to be removed as part of all passes, but hazardous stumps will only be removed as part of the second and third passes.
Residents should continue separating debris into vegetative and construction piles to facilitate efficient collection.
Only eligible storm debris should be placed curbside at this time. Debris from private projects and home clean-outs should be properly disposed of by the property owner.
Please visit NOLA Ready for storm debris updates here.
# # #
|
