Community Corner
City and JRM Help Out With Removing Storm Debris From Homes
JRM says it is willing to collect tree debris from Hurricane Sandy if homeowners' chop it up in manageable bundles and set it at the curb during trash day. The city, likewise, will help remove larger trees or limbs down on your property.
The city's trash contractor is willing and able to pick up larger debris in homeowners' yards left from Hurricane Sandy.
JRM Hauling & Recycling says limbs or branches should be no more than 3 inches in diameter and cut down to no more than 4 feet in length, and bundled together. Bundles will then be picked up at the curb on regular trash days.
Also, tied bundles should weigh no more than 50 pounds.
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Although in the past the city has refrained from picking up storm debris on private property due to budgetary constraints and legal concerns, this time the Department of Public Services will be available to help with larger limbs or trees down.
Mayor Ted Bettencourt said residents can call DPS at 978-536-0600 or call his office (978-538-5700) to be added to the list.
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"We just ask everybody to be patient," he said, adding that the list is growing already and crews have been out all week, still busy with clearing roads and debris on city property. "It's going to take a while."
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