Republic Services Transition for Solid Waste Collection
Republic Services will transition to using an Automatic Side Load truck for solid waste collection.
A letter was mailed to residents in the city.
Effective immediately, the company will transition from using a rear-load truck to an ASL truck for solid waste collection.
- The city provides the service of one 96-gallon cart per residence emptied two times per week.
- Note the service is for cart contents only. Any waste placed outside of the cart will not be collected.
- Those requiring more than one cart can get an additional one for a nominal fee.
- Residents are asked to ensure the cart is placed curbside on the scheduled collection day.
- A minimum clearance of three feet is required around the cart to allow the ASL arm to operate properly.
- Also, avoid placing carts beneath wires, tree branches or anything that could hinder the process.
Gas System Public Awareness /Damage Prevention Notice
Gas System Public Awareness/Damage Prevention Notice
Please read the following gas system safety information.
This information is provided to promote public awareness and damage prevention awareness.
Please read the following gas system safety information.
This information is provided to promote public awareness and damage prevention awareness.
The City of Donaldsonville owns and operates a natural gas distribution system in and around the City. The gas system consists of an underground network of pipelines throughout the City and in unincorporated areas adjacent to the City limits. The purpose of the gas system is to provide a reliable and safe economical source of energy for heating purposes to the homes and businesses adjacent to the underground gas pipelines. The pipeline system has the capacity to reliably deliver natural gas to the customers.
The hazards of natural gas are that it is: odorless, colorless, tasteless, lighter than air and can ignite and/or explode with tremendous force when mixed with the right amount of air.
Prevention measures taken include:
- Adding odorant to the gas to give it that distinctive smell, similar to rotten eggs, to warn us of its presence
- Testing the odorant level each calendar quarter
- Performing annual gas leakage surveys Conducting periodic pipeline patrols
- The following are signs that may indicate a gas leak:
- A hissing or roaring sound (caused by escaping gas)
- A patch of dead or discolored vegetation in an otherwise green setting along a pipeline route
- Blowing dirt, grass or leaves near a pipeline
- Continuous bubbling in wet, flooded areas A "gas smell," similar to rotten eggs
Safety Procedure:
Anyone who may smell this odor in the City or notice any unusual conditions on or near gas mains, vents, service lines, meter sets, or especially inside of a building should call the City immediately. If you smell a strong gas odor inside a building, notify everyone in the building to leave. Do not operate any switches or use the phone. Go a safe distance away upwind of the gas smell and call the City of Donaldsonville. With any gas leak protect life first then property, then notify the City of Donaldsonville.
Excavator Procedure:
Pipeline markers are maintained to inform the public of the gas line location and to serve as public awareness and damage prevention awareness notices.
State and federal laws require excavators to notify LA One-Call two (2) working days before digging.
If any excavation is planned, you must notify LA One-Call which will notify the City to locate the gas lines.
The City of Donaldsonville maintains membership in the LA One-Call program.
State and federal laws require excavators to notify LA One-Call two (2) working days before digging.
If any excavation is planned, you must notify LA One-Call which will notify the City to locate the gas lines.
The City of Donaldsonville maintains membership in the LA One-Call program.
Emergency Contact Information:
To obtain additional information or report a gas-related issue, call the City of Donaldsonville. The City of Donaldsonville phone numbers are 225-806-8215 or 225-225-717-4077 (24/7). The LA One-Call Center phone number is 811.