Public Works Department
Street and Sanitation Division
Sandbag Pick Up
124 South Lake Street
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 238-3800 (Tel)
The Street and Sanitation Division of the Burbank Public Works Department offers sandbags to residents of Burbank. Those in need of sandbags should visit the Field Services Administration Office between the hours of 7:00am and 4:00pm weekdays with proof of residency. Residents can pick up as many as 25 sandbags. Businesses are also eligible to receive up to 25 sandbags. If you feel that you require more, a representative of Public Works Field Services will go to your residence and help you determine how many more may be required, and authorize issuance of additional sandbags if deemed appropriate.
Sandbags must be picked up by the individuals needing them. Under extreme emergency conditions, it may be possible for the City to deliver the sandbags to the front of your residence. Placement of the sandbags is the responsibility of the property owner.
You should begin to prepare your flood control measures in advance of the rainy season. You have ample time to plan and install any necessary protective devices if you start early. Once large drainage flows and/or flood flows have begun, protective measures will be difficult, if not impossible, to initiate and be effective.
Even though you see growth on the hills, it does not necessarily mean that the potential for mud flows has abated. The danger of mud flows is still very real if we get a large amount of rain in a short period of time. So, early preparation will be the most effective way to protect your property.
If you should have any questions regarding the above or require additional help, you may contact Field Services at 238-3800.
For further information regarding flood control, you can read the Homeowner's Guide for Debris and Erosion Control.