Storm Debris Update, July 3

As of July 2, crews have collected more than 7,000 tons of brush and are making progress in the southern part of Mesquite despite the extreme heat. We anticipate completion of the first sweep within the next two weeks.

As a reminder, the second sweep will start immediately following the first sweep and will go from north to south again to collect any brush that was missed or placed out after the first sweep. The second sweep should be completed by the end of July.

It is our hope that residential trash collection will return to normal by August 5. Crews will begin collecting bulk trash during the second sweep.

In order to help with the process, residents should not place bulk trash and other materials with brush and monitor any brush piles so that they do not block the street. For more information on how to properly separate debris, please see the graphic with this post or visit www.cityofmesquite.com/SeparatingDebris. Residents also have the option to take vegetative debris to the City's Convenience Center, located at 3550 Lawson Road.

Our crews have worked tirelessly to meet our cleanup goals. They have collected more brush and debris in six weeks than they would have in an entire summer.

Thank you for the continued support in this recovery effort.