Federal/State Officials Hand Over Debris Removal to Local Municipalities
Release Date: July 10, 2003
Release Number: 1474-31
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Charleston, WV -- Federal and state officials announce The West Virginia Division of Highways and its contractors will discontinue pickup of disaster-related debris as of 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16.
People should bring storm-generated debris to the curb for collection or to a designated storm-debris waste site before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16.
Disaster-related debris may include any of the following and should be placed off of private property:
- Storm-generated material detached from structures by the severe storms, flooding and landslides;
- Yard waste including tree branches and bushes;
- Household goods including rugs, furniture, small appliances, mattresses, etc.
Those who are physically unable to transport disaster-related debris to the curb should contact their county office of emergency services for assistance and information.
After July 16, traditional community trash removal schedules will resume.
Last Modified: Thursday, 10-Jul-2003 10:33:37