Vernon Adds Brush Drop-Off Areas In Wake Of Storm

VERNON, CT — Mayor Daniel Champagne on Monday announced that the town has set up two additional brush disposal locations to handle the damage from last week's powerful storm.

"Last week’s storm caused significant damage in Vernon and the surrounding area," Champagne said. "Beginning (Monday), Vernon’s Public Works Department will offer two additional brush disposal locations to assist residents with clean-up."

Vernon residents may use the Church Street parking lot and Legion Field (located off Regan Road at rear of parking lot) to dispose of branches and limbs. The locations will be open for two weeks from Monday, Oct. 21 to Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. Residents may also use the Town’s Transfer Station, on Hockanum Boulevard (off Route 83) for brush disposal. No punch card will be required.

Guidelines for brush disposal are:

• Disposal areas are for resident use only and may not be used by contractors
• Brush can not be longer than 6 feet in length
• No illegal dumping of waste or hazardous materials
• Brush should not be left at the roadside

For additional information, contact Vernon’s Public Works Department at 860-870-3500.