House Resolution No. by Representative Echols urges the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, and local municipalities to collaboratively study a parish-wide model for solid waste management, debris removal, and disaster resiliency. The resolution highlights the inefficiencies and fragmented services currently in place due to separate systems used by various municipalities and unincorporated areas in Ouachita Parish. It emphasizes the need for a unified approach to improve efficiency, reduce costs, enhance disaster response, and ensure compliance with FEMA procedures during natural disasters.

The resolution outlines specific areas for the study, including centralized trash collection, debris management, and infrastructure improvements. It calls for an evaluation of governance and funding models, such as the establishment of a parish-wide waste authority or service district, and the exploration of public-private partnerships. The agencies involved are required to submit a comprehensive report to the relevant House committees by December 1, 2026, detailing feasibility findings, cost comparisons, governance recommendations, and necessary legislative actions.