June 26, 2015 - The City’s flood clean-up efforts continue.
Residents have two options to get rid of the sandbags they used to protect their personal property during the recent flooding.
For immediate disposal, residents can take the sandbags to the City Utilities Biosolids facility at 6202 Lake Ave. The City is waiving the normal disposal fees, and residents who bring sandbags to this location can dispose of them for free. The Biosolids facility is open from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 12-6 p.m. on Sunday. The facility will be closed on Saturday, July 4.
Residents can also have sandbags picked up at their home by placing them at the curb in front of their house and calling 311. Because of the large volume of debris and sandbags, along with the busy summer schedule of road improvement projects, the pick-up at the curb is not immediate. The sandbags will be collected within two weeks of the call to 311. When calling 311, residents should be specific with the address where the sandbags are placed at the curb.
In some cases, floodwater can contain bacteria and the sandbags could be a health risk. Health officials suggest using latex gloves to dispose of flood drenched sandbags.
The sandbags and clay placed by the City will be removed by the City. That work is not expected to be completed until late August.