The Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) contractor DRC Emergency Services LLC will begin the final pass of Hurricane Isaias debris pickup in Monroe and Wilcox counties on Monday, Nov. 16.
Residents along U.S. highways and state routes included in the cleanup should place eligible debris within the public right-of-way by Sunday, Nov. 15. Items placed after the deadline may miss the scheduled collection.
The public right-of-way is the area between the roadway and the property, typically extending to the sidewalk, ditch, utility pole or easement.
How to Prepare Your Debris
Residents should separate debris into the following categories:
- Vegetative debris: Trees, tree stumps, branches, trunks and other yard debris.
- Construction and demolition debris: Damaged building materials, including lumber, drywall, glass, metal, roofing, tile and damaged furnishings.
- In the event white goods such as freezers, ovens or refrigerators were damaged as a result of Hurricane Isaias, those items should be placed curbside in seperate piles as well.
Important reminders:
- Collection crews will pick up loose debris only. Do not place bagged debris at the roadside.
- Keep debris away from fire hydrants, water meter vaults and other above-ground utilities.
- Do not place debris in the roadway or on roadway shoulders.
- Place debris within the public right-of-way, as shown in the accompanying flyer.
Roads Included in the Final Pickup
Monroe County
- U.S. Highway 84
- State Routes 59, 21, 136, 41, 47, 265 and 83
Wilcox County
- State Routes 41, 265, 21, 47, 10, 164, 28, 221, 5, 25, 89 and 162
Residents should separate debris properly and place it out by Nov. 15 to help ensure it is ready for the contractor’s final collection pass.
For more information, call ALDOT at 251-275-4103.
