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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:

Construction Debris
Building materials, drywall, lumber, carpet, furniture, mattresses and plumbing

Hazardous waste
Oils, batteries, pesticides, paints, cleaning supplies and compressed gas

Electronics
Televisions, computers, radios, stereos, DVD players/VCRs and telephones

Appliances
Refrigerators, washers/dryers, freezers, air conditioners, stoves, water heaters and dishwashers

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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