To make tree removal easier and more affordable for residents, the city of Doraville has waived the tree removal permit fee of $25 through mid-October for trees damaged by the storm. Although no fee will be charged, residents must still apply for a permit to remove a downed trees. A picture of the tree must be submitted with the application to expedite the process.
The city is temporarily increasing yard debris from the bi-weekly schedule to weekly pick up. Comprehensive debris pickup and follow-up street sweeping began Sept. 18 and continue over the next four weeks until everything is restored to normal.
It is each resident’s responsibility to properly prepare for pickups. It would help tremendously and accelerate clean-up if, as much as possible, yard debris is containerized in either Advanced Disposal Service provided bags or resident-owned containers. This includes all leaves, grass clippings, plant material, small limbs, vines, hedge trimmings, etc. that can be fully containerized.
Tree limbs/trees and large debris that will not fit in containers must be placed at the curb in accordance with city codes which require that limbs be placed at the curb in a separate pile and all limbs/trees larger than 6-inch diameter at breast height must be cut into lengths not longer than five feet.
The city will access the removal of downed trees over the next couple of weeks to see how resident clean-up is going and determine if other assistance may be offered within the city’s existing resources for cut up trees.
Information: contact Public Works at 770-936-3855 or City Hall at 770-451-8745.
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