City of League City, TX

06/12/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 06/11/2025 23:25

Public Works' Week in Review for June 12, 2025

The Public Works Department is made up of various sub-departments including Fleet, Line Repair, Streets/Stormwater and Traffic, Wastewater, and Water. Each week, over 100 employees are responsible for the maintenance, monitoring, and improvement of existing and new infrastructure across League City which includes everything from roadways and traffic lights to storm drains, sewers, and water production.

Below are some tips and projects they are working on:

Help Keep Our Solid Waste Workers Safe

We're reminding the public of the dangers of improper disposal after multiple recent fires in garbage trucks caused by batteries and multiple incidents where solid waste employees were stuck by improperly discarded needles. These are preventable risks that put lives and public health in danger.

Batteries, especially lithium-ion types, can spark and ignite when crushed leading to fires that endanger workers and damage equipment. Used syringes thrown in the trash can puncture collection workers, exposing them to bloodborne pathogens like HIV and hepatitis.

According to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), sharps must be placed in puncture-resistant containers and handled through approved disposal methods. Batteries must be recycled through proper channels, such as hazardous waste facilities or electronics retailers. The most recent fire was due to a cell phone battery.

Please place all sharps in secure containers and bring them to designated drop-off sites. Tape battery terminals and take them to a recycling center or collection event such as our household hazardous waste event we hold twice a year.

Your actions help prevent injuries, fires, and serious health risks. Thank you for doing your part to protect our solid waste workers and community. For more information, visit www.tceq.texas.gov.

Hydraulic Leak Repair

The City of League City's grapple truck, a 2024 Freightliner, came to Fleet with concerns about a hydraulic leak. The unit was also due for a preventive maintenance (PM) service. After the service was performed, the mechanics began investigating the hydraulic issue and discovered a leak. They were able to reseal the valve on the valve body that controls the boom. A hydraulic leak on a grapple truck is a serious issue that can lead to reduced performance, environmental contamination, and even safety hazards. Once all repairs are complete, this truck will be returned to service.

Yellownecked Caterpillar:

  • Caterpillars grow up to 2 inches long and have yellow and black stripes that run the length of their bodies; they have a solid black head and a yellow collar around their necks
  • DOESN'T sting or bite
  • They are defoliators of Oaks and usually appear in early Summer; however, they rarely kill healthy trees
  • Produce a large amount of frass (caterpillar poop) that covers driveways, sidewalks, decks, etc.

Check out the following website for more information on Yellownecked Caterpillars: https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/yellownecked-caterpillar

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