AUSTIN, Texas - The City of Austin wrapped up its three-week operation to connect the homeless with resources and clear encampments.

During that time, more than 1.3 million pounds of debris and trash were collected and removed along with about 700 campsites in the city.

They have also connected more than 180 people to shelters and nearly 90 others to different resources and services.

What they're saying:

"I want to be clear, it's social services, it's health care services, it's shelter services," said City of Austin Mayor Kirk Watson. "We offer those up. We allow them the opportunity to collect their items."

The City of Austin's Homeless Strategies and Operations coordinated these efforts with several city departments, including APD, EMS, Austin Watershed Protection, and Parks and R

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