Gwinnett officials announced the county will provide free storm debris removal along county and state roads, but not on city streets beginning Sept. 20. This cleanup effort only applies to tree limbs, branches, and other vegetative debris. Guidelines:
• Tree limbs and branches may be cut and stacked behind the curb at each residence in the right of way. Under no circumstances should any type of storm debris be stacked or placed in the street. Debris can end up being washed into drainage inlets in a subsequent rain event clogging them and creating a flood hazard.
• Tree limbs and branches should not be stacked or placed next to fire hydrants, utility boxes, or utility poles. In addition, tree limbs and branches must not be mixed with other debris such as roofing tiles, fencing, or other items damaged during the storm.
• Trees must be cut as small as possible and each piece must weigh less than 50 pounds, and all pieces must be stacked neatly at the curb.
• Branches and limbs must be trimmed and cut to a maximum of four feet, stacked at the curb.
• If a professional company was hired to cut up debris, they should take the debris with them to reduce the volume stored in the right of way.
• Debris cannot be collected in plastic bags.
A completion timetable will not be available until the volume of debris is established, but county crews will work as quickly as possible until the effort is finished.
Contact Gwinnett DOT 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 770-822-7400 or dotservicerequest@gwinnettcounty.com to provide the address for pickup.
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