The county's convenience centers and landfills will not accept materials like
concrete, siding, drywall, construction debris., ect. To find out where to dispose
unacceptable debris, visit the TrashTakers directory:
http://www.wakegov.com/recycling/trashtakers/default.htm.
The city's free bulky load program will charge $50 if the waste is greater than 4
cubic yards and currently does not accept certain materials like large appliances, general
household trash, fencing or construction/building debris.
A complete list is available here:
http://www.raleighnc.gov/home/content/SolidWaste/Articles/FreeBulkyLoadPick…
A couple of years ago we removed two layers of asphalt from a portion of our driveway. We
called around to find the cheapest dumpsite price, then rented a Lowe's truck for the
hour. I recall the grand total was around $60, much cheaper than a dumpster or removal
service house call.
Hope that helps, Vanessa
On May 17, 2011, at 3:19 PM, Susan Crane wrote:
Thanks Sue- I had read somewhere (early on) that the
city would be making passes through the damaged areas, picking stuff up. I actually
thought it was a link from the neighborhood watch, but apparently not...I know that the
city will usually pick up a pick-up truck sized load or less for free ( every 3 months) if
you call and arrange it. They request that it be placed between the road and sidewalk,
which is where I got that info! I'm about to rip out the drywall from my ground floor
(water damage- the pump doesn't like no electricity), so I guess I'll have to get
one of those pop-up dumpsters or something.
Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 14:33:01 -0400
From: suesturgis(a)gmail.com
To: lockwood(a)eastraleigh.org
Subject: Re: [Lockwood] Debris on sidewalks near Powell ES
Please help spread the word among neighbors that the city will not pick up any
construction debris related to the tornado, so that stuff shouldn't be on the curb or
sidewalk at all. They city is picking up yard waste only. Folks will have to make their
own arrangements to get construction debris to one of the county landfills, but the good
news is that they're waiving fees for now. Here's a link to a list of those
landfills:
http://www.wakegov.com/recycling/residents/conveniencectrs.htm
-- Sue Sturgis
On Tue, May 17, 2011 at 11:37 AM, Susan Crane <suecrane2005(a)hotmail.com> wrote:
As I walk my dog around the neighborhood, I notice that most folks are doing their best
to keep the actual sidewalks clear. There is, in many places, debris piled up between the
sidewalk and road, where the city suggests stuff to be picked up is put. Those that have
just not done anything at all are probably not receiving ( or at any rate reading) these
e-mails.
I appreciate the concern for the kids (I've told mine not to wear flip-flops around
here), but for some families, it's been a truly overwhelming few weeks. We're
doing the best we can. Have patience.
In the mean-time, if anyone has time, contacting the city about the few houses on which
nothing at all has been done would probably be constructive.
Thanks to Nichole for the info on reporting streetlights-
Susan
From: vanhorn.vanessa(a)gmail.com
Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 00:06:36 -0400
To: lockwood(a)eastraleigh.org
Subject: [Lockwood] Debris on sidewalks near Powell ES
Neighbors,
I am not exactly sure what the City's policy regarding the tornado-related debris
placed on the sidewalk is, but it is making Powell Elementary students' walk to school
downright treacherous.
If parking a vehicle on the sidewalk is illegal…
The debris is piled on the sidewalks along Marlborough and N King Charles, forcing
students to walk in the middle of 35 mph streets.
Is there any way this area can be made a clean-up priority considering the number of
student walkers that must take to the street in order to get to school and back every day?
In the meantime let your concern be heard and please vote:
http://en.seeclickfix.com/issues/101622#
Many thanks to the Bowens for posting this and sharing.
Best, Vanessa
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~Goethe
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