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After storm, Williamson County waives resident landfill fees, expands drop sites and outlines debris pickup timeline
Summary
County leaders announced a 30‑day temporary increase of the resident landfill drop limit from 5 to 10 tons at no charge, three drop‑off points for unincorporated residents, and said highway crews will collect right‑of‑way piles as crews recover; FEMA reimbursement remains uncertain.
Following recent storms, the committee outlined a temporary debris plan that waives resident landfill fees and increases the resident drop limit from 5 to 10 tons for 30 days.
Chair described the county’s approach: residents who cannot haul debris themselves may leave tree limbs and brush at the right of way and county highway crews will pick them up once crews have rested and power issues are addressed. The county is establishing three temporary drop‑off sites for unincorporated areas; contractor haulers entering the landfill will still be charged unless they can show they are hauling material from a Williamson County address.
The chair estimated the county will forgo about $3,000,000 in tipped fees during the waiver period. Multiple commissioners stressed that FEMA reimbursement for debris removal is uncertain and that residents should be advised to bring debris to the right of way or to the landfill drop sites if possible.
“Please be patient with us,” the chair said, adding county crews have been working extended hours to clear roads and restore safe conditions.
The committee asked staff to return with timelines and operational plans; staff said pickup might take two to four weeks depending on crew rest and weather conditions.
