Stephens County to provide limited brush pickup near Hubbard Creek Reservoir
Stephens County will conduct limited brush pickup in residential areas near the Hubbard Creek Reservoir to help clear downed limbs and debris resulting from recent storms, beginning Wednesday, May 28, according to information from County Judge Michael Roach this afternoon.
The effort is intended to assist residents in more densely populated areas where brush piles have begun to block roadways, driveways, and create safety hazards. The project is being coordinated by Mark McCullough, Commissioner Precinct 2; Tanner Wade, Commissioner Precinct 4; and the Stephens County Emergency Management team.
Pickup routes include the following areas:
- Precinct 4 – East Side of Hubbard Creek Reservoir (Village Inn area):
- County Road 315
- County Roads 263, 264, 265, 267
- FM 2231 (including O’Neal Drive and adjacent residential streets)
- County Roads: 206, 208, 209, 311, 312, 313, 314, 197, 204, 203, 201, 199, 198, 200, 202, 306, 307, 214, 308, 309, 310, 406
- Precinct 2 – West Side of Hubbard Creek Reservoir (FM 3201 corridor):
- FM 3201
- County Roads: 217, 215, 334, 335, 304, 221, 305, 220, 219, 322, 218
The initiative is focused solely on residential areas with multiple homes and roads, where brush debris is creating traffic issues or safety concerns. Rural areas without dense housing or through-roads are not included in the pickup due to limited resources and the need to prioritize locations with the greatest potential hazard to residents and emergency access.
All limbs must be placed curbside or next to the roadway for collection. Limbs larger than 3 inches in diameter must be pre-cut into manageable lengths to allow for safe and efficient loading. Brush piles that do not follow these guidelines may not be picked up.
