Fallen tree along West 7th Avenue in the Brunswick neighborhood
Gary launches debris removal activities
Contributed By: The 411 News
Expedited debris collection will continue for 30 days
The City of Gary is launching storm debris removal operations to expediate restoration activities following the August 11 derecho.
“Recovering from a storm of this magnitude will take time, but we are moving forward with a coordinated effort to clean up our neighborhoods and help Gary rebound stronger than before,” stated Mayor Melton.
"Thompson Consulting, EGIS and AshBritt are partnering with the City
and helping us take the next important steps in our recovery. From assessing damage and managing our federal recovery resources to tracking and removing debris from our neighborhoods, each of these partners has an important role in helping Gary recover" Melton said.
EGIS Engineering Consulting will assist the City with FEMA and HUD grant management, damage assessments and overall recovery coordination, while
Thompson Consulting will oversee debris tracking to support an efficient and accountable storm debris removal operation.
AshBritt, a national disaster recovery and environmental services contractor,
has been hired to conduct curbside storm debris collection throughout Gary.
Collection crews will begin in South Glen Park and North Miller, working inward through the city as the operation progresses.
Residents are asked to prepare their debris for collection by separating it into two distinct piles: vegetative waste – tree limbs, branches and other vegetation;
and construction debris – building materials and other debris resulting from storm damage.
AshBritt will make separate collection passes for each material type.
Residents should follow this check list:
Keep debris organized and separated into piles at the curb.
Move parked vehicles off the street. Vehicles blocking collection routes may prevent crews from servicing a street.
Take photographs of debris before collection for insurance and documentation purposes.
Don't mix different types of debris together.
Understand that the storm debris that is clogging our streets and yards must be safely removed and legally disposed of in permitted landfills.
Know that the expedited debris collection will continue for 30 days.
Temporary Employment Opportunity: Thompson Consulting is hiring locally for Debris Monitors right now.
If you are at least 18, have a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and a smartphone, you can apply today on Indeed.com
Story Posted:08/27/2026
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