SLO Reporter

The City of San Luis Obispo’s storm debris removal program successfully provided drop-off locations for city residents to dispose of their storm-related debris from their private property.

After three half-days and two full days of collection, the disposal sites collected:

• Over 19 tons of storm-damaged materials and debris - that’s over 38,000 pounds, or the equivalent of the weight of about 13 cars.
• 12 damaged appliances
• 9 damaged mattresses

The City thanks Waste Connections, the Integrated Waste Management Authority, and City staff from every department to assist with the quick planning and execution of this successful program. The City would also like to recognize participating community members and Meathead Movers, who volunteered to support those in need by helping neighbors remove, transport, and dispose of debris.

For community members who still have storm debris or storm-damaged materials to dispose of, please call San Luis Garbage at 805-543-0875 (Monday – Friday from 8AM to 4:30PM to schedule a special pickup). Community members can also self-haul the materials to Cold Canyon Landfill or consider renting a roll-off.

If you see storm debris, fallen trees, etc. on public property in San Luis Obispo, please report it via Ask SLO.

Please find more storm information and recovery information at www.slocity.org/Recover or call the City's non-emergency dispatch line at (805) 781-7312.  Report emergency requests to 911.

Original source can be found here.