How to Handle Storm Debris

 

Good Afternoon, please see the below information for City of Memphis Solid Waste customers to facilitate curbside service of storm debris by adhering to the following guidelines: 

 

• Know your bulk schedule. Regular bulk items are collected twice monthly based on address location. Check when your address falls in a non-bulk week via the Memphis Curbside Collection app or city website at https://www.memphistn.gov/solid-waste/. 

• All contractors are required to remove limbs they cut or remove. City ordinance requires contractors/tree services to remove debris generated from their work. If the contractor fails to do so, the property owner will be responsible for costs incurred by the City for removal and disposal. 
• Property owners who cut and remove their own tree debris must cut to less than 5 feet in length and less than 13 inches in diameter. City ordinance requires tree debris to be cut to these dimensions. Larger debris can damage collection equipment. Failure to adhere will result in notice of code violation and the property owner will be responsible for costs incurred by the City for removal and disposal. 
• Keep all tree limbs and branches in a separate pile - away from non-vegetative debris (wood planks, roofing). The City makes every effort to mulch or compost organic debris. Failure to do so may cause longer wait times for collection. 
• Move all debris to the curb. Solid Waste equipment cannot leave the street. Crews will not complete collection if they are unable to reach debris from the road. Any debris in the middle of the lawn after a crew pickup must be moved to the curb for collection. 
• Please avoid blocking debris by placing it at least four feet away from fixed objects. Vehicles, mailboxes, light poles, and other utilities may be damaged by equipment. 
• Drop-off locations remain available. A recent MLGW bill is needed for proof of solid waste fee payment. Residential solid waste customers can take storm debris to: 
• Farrisview (3207 Farrisview Blvd) – Monday - Friday, 8am to 3pm 
• Collins Yard (304 Collins Street) - Friday – Sunday, 9am to 3pm 
• Landfills remain available. A hard copy of recent MLGW bill is needed for proof of solid waste fee payment. Residential solid waste customers can take one truckload of non-hazardous waste to the landfill each month. Landfill locations are: 

• Vegetative storm debris includes whole trees, tree stumps, tree branches, tree trunks, and other leafy material downed or damaged by the recent storm event. 
• Regular curbside pickup standards are still in place for garbage and recycle carts, as well as all non-storm related waste placed outside of the cart. 
  
  FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact 311.