The City of Georgetown will offer two special tree disposal services for residents in the wake of the recent ice storm. The additions include special curbside collection and an additional drop-off location.
“I am proud of the tireless work from our utilities and public works crews —before, during, and after this storm hit,” City Manager David Morgan said. “The damage to trees from Winter Storm Mara was extensive. We are setting up these additional disposal services, because we know folks throughout Georgetown have more debris than they can deal with on their own. We wanted to start the curbside pickup later this month to ensure everyone in the city has an opportunity to get their debris to the curb.”
Special curbside collection
The curbside collection of tree limbs will start February 27. If a Georgetown resident does not place storm-related tree debris on their curb by February 26, pickup will not be guaranteed, the city says.
There is no special fee for this limb collection.
The city’s contractor will start pickup February 27 in seven areas simultaneously between the hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday. Once a street is finished, crews will not return. The city is currently unable to give an estimate for how long the additional curbside service collections will take to complete.
Tree limbs should be placed along the curb or pavement edge but do not need to be cut up or bundled. Tree limbs and brush should be stacked in piles. Debris should not block sidewalks, storm drains, fire hydrants, or sewage cleanouts. Other debris, such as sheetrock or flooring material should not be included with limbs. Tree limb piles with other material mixed in, such as construction debris or sheetrock, will not be picked up.
Additional drop-off location
Georgetown residents can drop off unlimited tree debris, free of charge, during set times at an additional drop-off location set up specifically for Winter Storm Mara response.
A driver’s license or utility bill will be required to prove residency. Limbs should not be bundled, and the city asks residents to unload the debris themselves.
- Location: 1111 N. College St., located at the back entrance to the Transfer Station, behind a gate to City property at the intersection of North College Street and the College Street bridge
- The following days and times:
- Friday, Feb. 10: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb. 11: Noon to 5 p.m.
- Thursday, Feb. 16: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday, Feb. 17: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb. 18: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday, Feb. 23: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday, Feb. 24: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb. 25: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
