The City of Gallatin continues making significant progress clearing storm debris following January’s severe ice storm, according to Public Works Superintendent Richard DePriest.
Since debris collection began February 5, crews have removed 7,550 cubic yards of brush across 642 loads, already surpassing the total volume collected after the 2023 tornado event. On a single day alone, crews hauled 100 loads totaling 1,170 cubic yards. DePriest noted that trucks are averaging 89% capacity per load, a strong efficiency rate under FEMA guidelines.
City teams have covered nearly 50% of Gallatin on their first pass, with multiple rounds planned to ensure all neighborhoods are cleared. Because residents continue bringing storm debris to the curb, total completion percentages are expected to fluctuate as collection progresses.
“This is the most storm debris I’ve seen in my seven years here,” DePriest said. “It’s like a tornado went through the entire city.”
All debris is transported to the City’s temporary collection site on Steam Plant Road, where loads are documented, photographed, and organized for processing.
Residents are encouraged to continue placing brush at the curb for pickup and to remain patient as crews work systematically across the city
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