The City of New Orleans has updated its phased-approach for cleanup and recovery efforts following Hurricane Zeta, which includes garbage and recycling collection; roadway, park and playground cleanup; as well as emergency debris removal. Public safety is our priority; residents are reminded to use extreme caution around debris and to report downed trees or limbs in the public right-of-way to 311.
Phase 1 – Garbage and Recycling (Ongoing)
Regularly scheduled garbage and recycling collections continue for those properties that are eligible for these City services. Residents are advised to adhere to the following household solid waste guidelines:
HOUSEHOLD SOLID WASTE (these are items for pickup during regularly scheduled collections)
Trash/garbage (place items in bags before placing in carts) and recycling carts Bulky waste--second collection day (Wednesdays in the French Quarter/DDD) only: Up to six bags of leaves and up to six secured bundles of tree limbs cut in lengths of 4’ or less and less than 12” in diameter. See nola.gov/sanitation for complete bulky waste collection guidelines
Phase 2 – Roadway Clearing (Underway)
The Departments of Parks and Parkways; Sanitation; Public Works; The Mosquito, Termite, and Rodent Control Board; and the Louisiana National Guard continue to clear streets, parks and playgrounds as well as remove items from major thoroughfares. In the last 72 hours, there have been more than 800 tree emergencies, over 200 downed Entergy poles, and hundreds of traffic light issues reported.
Phase 3 – Emergency Debris Removal (Begins Friday, Nov. 6, following Phase 2)
The City of New Orleans has activated its emergency debris removal contracts to assist with post storm-related cleanup. To allow residents additional time to organize debris and ensure safety during collection, removals will begin on Friday, Nov. 6 once roadway clearing activity has been completed.