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Managing Storm Debris
Do your part to help speed up the recovery process after a storm. Proper clean-up procedures can go a long way toward regaining your normal way of life. Separating debris maximizes recycling opportunities and reduces the amount of waste that goes into the landfill.
Regular household garbage should be put in its normal place/container and will be picked up by the regular provider. It should not be sorted into the storm debris piles.
Don’t CHEAT the environment. Separate your debris into the following categories:
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Construction debris
Building materials, drywall, lumber, carpet, furniture, mattresses and plumbing
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Hazardous waste
Oils, batteries, pesticides, paints, cleaning supplies and compressed gas
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Electronics
Televisions, computers, radios, stereos, DVD players/VCR’s and telephones
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Appliances
Refrigerators, washers/dryers, freezers, air conditioners, stoves, water heaters and dishwashers
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Trees and vegetation
Tree branches, leaves and logs
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CORRECT placement of debris piles:
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Curbside within 15 feet of the road
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Between the street and the sidewalk (if there’s a sidewalk)
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Pair up with neighbors and consolidate your waste piles
INCORRECT placement of debris piles:
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