Storms Delay Friday Trash Pickup In Fort Bend Communities

RICHMOND, TX — The storms that dumped up between 2-5 inches of rain in some areas of Houston also impacted the removal of trash and solid waste for residents in Fort Bend County.

On Friday, Republic Services reported delays for picking up solid waste and recycling in area neighborhoods, which were shared on Twitter feed through the City of Sugar Land and in an email blast through the City of Richmond.

With the rain that is expected overnight, residents are asked not to place their garbage and recycling carts at the curb tonight but to wait until tomorrow morning before 7 a.m. Any delays in Friday’s collection service will be provided as it becomes available.
— City of Sugar Land (@SugarLandtxgov) May 10, 2019

Sugar Land officials asked residents to wait until Friday morning to place trash cans outside until the overnight storms passed.

Heavy rain began slowing moving through the Houston area, impacting areas of Fort Bend and southwestern Harris Counties at about 6 p.m. Thursday evening, and moved east overnight.

The storms knocked out power in some and caused localized flooding in some areas, which caused delays.

Officials in Richmond announced late Friday morning that trucks from Republic Services would be able to pick up trash and recycling in areas of Richmond Friday.

"We apologize for the inconvenience. We are not certain which areas they are speaking of so please just put your bins out today...," city officials said in a statement.

Residents who are scheduled for Friday trash and recycling service, but are not picked up, they will be picked up Saturday according to Republic Services.

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