Citizens are reminded that the Charles County Department of Public Works will continue to take calls through Friday, September 30, from citizens who have vegetative debris (limbs, brush, and leaves) to be collected and removed. Residents are asked to place vegetative debris in piles at the curb in the public right-of-way, not on private property.
In an effort to reduce the amount of debris that has to be disposed of, as well as the associated debris disposal costs, the Dept. of Public Works will be recycling as many materials as possible.
Please be advised that debris removal crews will not enter onto private property to collect or remove debris. All debris must be placed in piles at the curb in the public right-of-way, as described above. It is the home/business owner’s responsibility to bring the debris to the curb for pickup. Your cooperation will make this debris removal operation proceed smoothly and ensure that the community recovers as quickly as possible.
To report unsafe debris situations (e.g., leaning trees, trees on houses, partially collapsed structures, etc.), call your insurance company immediately.
Please note that this operation is ONLY for vegetative debris from Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee. Please do not attempt to place garbage or other household refuse with the vegetative debris, as it will not be accepted. Regular trash, yard waste, and recycling removal services in the community continue as scheduled.
For more information, contact the Dept. of Public Works at 301-932-3599. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.