DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — The City of Dothan has announced temporary changes to trash collection beginning Monday, Oct. 12, as crews focus on removing debris left behind by Hurricane Isaias.
According to the city, regular trash collection will be temporarily suspended while crews prioritize storm debris cleanup throughout the community.
“Regular trash collection services will resume once storm debris collection has been completed,” the city stated.
Garbage and Recycling Will Continue
The city emphasized that garbage collection using green carts and recycling collection using blue carts will continue on their normal schedules.
Residents should continue placing both carts at the curb on their regularly scheduled collection days.
Residents Asked to Separate Storm Debris
According to the city, residents should keep green waste, such as tree limbs and other vegetation, separate from bulk waste, including household items.
Due to the large amount of debris left by Hurricane Isaias, city officials expect much of the collected debris will need to be burned as part of the disposal process.
Only green waste can be burned, making it important that vegetation remains separate from household items and other materials.
“Residents are asked to make every effort to keep these materials in separate piles. Proper separation will help ensure storm debris can be disposed of safely, efficiently and appropriately,” the city stated.
The city thanked residents for their patience and cooperation as cleanup efforts continue.
“The City of Dothan appreciates the patience and cooperation of residents as crews work to clear storm debris and restore normal collection services following Hurricane Isaias.”
Residents can find additional information at www.dothan.org or through the city’s official social media pages.
