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Post-Flood Debris Hauling

Flood Debris Removal Houston

Major Houston floods generate massive debris volumes. Sorted, segregated, and disposed per TCEQ protocols. Construction debris, bulky items, electronics, Cat 3 biohazard.

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Post-Flood Debris Hauling

Flood Debris Removal Houston

Major Houston flooding generates an enormous volume of structural and content debris. Harvey created 8 million cubic yards of debris across Harris County. Imelda generated 700,000+ cubic yards in eastern Houston. We sort, segregate, and dispose of flood debris per Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) protocols, separating Cat 3 biohazard material from regular construction debris.

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Construction & Demolition
Standard C&D Landfill

Drywall, lumber, doors, trim, insulation, cabinets, flooring not contaminated by Cat 3 water. Hauled to Harris County C&D landfills.

2
Bulky Items
Standard MSW Landfill

Furniture, mattresses, carpet, padding, large appliances. Stripped of refrigerant where applicable (Freon recovery for HVAC and refrigerators).

3
Electronics & HHW
Special Recycling

TVs, computers, electronics. Household hazardous waste (paint, solvents, batteries). Routed to TCEQ-permitted facilities for environmentally compliant disposal.

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Cat 3 Biohazard
Regulated Waste

Anything contacted by sewage-contaminated floodwater. Double-bagged red-labeled, manifested through licensed medical waste hauler.

Volume Estimation

What Your Flood Generates in Debris

10-15
Cubic Yards Per Avg Home
40+
Cu Yds Major Flood Loss
3-5
Dumpster Loads Per Home
7-14
Day Hauling Window
Houston Disposal Compliance

TCEQ & Harris County Compliance

  • Permitted hauling: All trucks operate under Texas DOT and TCEQ-licensed transport authority
  • Disposal manifests: Written documentation of where every load goes; retained for insurance and TCEQ audit
  • HHW segregation: Paint, solvents, batteries, fluorescent lights diverted to recycling
  • Cat 3 biohazard chain-of-custody: Sewage-contaminated materials manifested through medical waste hauler
  • Curbside disposal coordination: Major event debris timing coordinated with City of Houston Solid Waste
  • FEMA Public Assistance compliance: Documentation suitable for FEMA cost-share programs during declared disasters
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