Hamilton County concludes debris collection

Nearly 3,000 cubic yards of debris removed during flood recovery effort

Today, Sept. 3, Hamilton County concludes its curbside flood debris collection program as the county transitions from widespread debris removal to long-term recovery efforts.

The county has experienced a significant drop in the amount of material being placed curbside in flood-affected neighborhoods. Residents with remaining debris should place it curbside Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday where crews can safely access it and call the Flood Hotline at (317) 645-3261 to have their address added to the final pickup list.

After the holiday weekend, crews will make one final sweep through flood-affected areas to identify and collect any remaining debris. That effort will officially end the county’s special flood debris collection program. Afterward, residents will need to dispose of any additional debris through their regular trash service or other standard disposal methods.

Since collection began Aug. 24, crews have removed approximately 2,749 cubic yards of construction and demolition debris from flood-affected areas. Another 18,608 pounds of household hazardous waste has been collected and properly disposed of.

Hamilton County contracted with CrowderGulf to perform the curbside collection and Tidal Basin Group to monitor and document the debris removal process. That documentation is critical as Hamilton County seeks reimbursement through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance Program.