FEMA’s residential debris collections within the City of Lake Charles are ongoing. 

Recent weather events and widespread flooding this week delayed the final pass, scheduled to begin Monday, May 17. A new start date is forthcoming.

In the meantime, residents who experienced flooding to their homes as a result of the May 2021 flood event are asked to bring the debris to the curbside and to place it away from drainage laterals and ditches. Per FEMA requirements, separate flood debris from any remaining hurricane debris.

Debris removal monitors and contractors will inspect each City roadway before considering it complete in an effort to ensure that all eligible debris placed on the City is collected. 

Again, to expedite this process, residents are asked to sort debris when placing it curbside by creating separate piles for hurricane debris with the following separation: vegetative debris, construction debris, appliances/white goods, electronics and hazardous household waste. Per FEMA requirements, flood debris should be kept in a separate pile from the hurricane debris.

Since debris removal began last fall, debris removal contractors have picked up more than four million cubic yards of debris within the City.

Residents with debris questions or those who need to report any missed debris can call 337-491-1346.