1,768,696 Cubic Yards of Tree Debris Hauled in First 35 Days of Operation

SRS Inc., the debris-cleanup contractor hired by the City in January to remove tree debris from Tulsa streets, has hauled 1.769 million cubic yards of debris in 35 days.

That is more than twice the amount of debris expected in the initial damage estimates shortly after the Dec. 9-10 ice storm. At that time, it was believed that about 800,000 cubic yards of debris would have to be hauled. The estimate of total debris has increased to 3 million cubic yards or more.

On Sunday, February 10, crews operated 75 hauling trucks and six tree-trimming trucks and hauled 932 loads totaling 43,589 cubic yards. Work continues today, February 11, with 76 hauling trucks and seven tree-trimming trucks.

The crews are still making the first pass through all Tulsa public streets. After the first pass is completed, a second will begin, followed by a third. The beginning of the second and third passes will be announced in the media and on the City of Tulsa website

The Mayor’s Action Center is getting numerous calls from residents who believe their properties were skipped during the first pass. In many locations, debris could not be removed because of obstructions - vehicles parked blocking access, structures or electrical lines or standing trees blocking access, and other reasons. The haulers and monitors are noting those sites and later efforts will be made to collect the missed debris.

Anyone with questions or who believes their property was missed when haulers worked on their streets can report it to the Mayor’s Action Center at 596-2100.