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 |
CORRECT placement of debris piles:
Curbside within 15 feet of the road
Between the street and the sidewalk (if there’s a sidewalk)
Pair up with neighbors and consolidate your waste piles
INCORRECT placement of debris piles:
On the road
On the sidewalk
On or leaning against tress, water/gas meters, telephone poles or power towers
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