Tornado 2008 - Storm Debris Removal
In response to the May 30th tornado event, the Department of Public Works (DPW) immediately dispatched crews to assess damage throughout the city of Indianapolis. By the following morning, June 1, dedicated DPW staff were working and coordinating with the Parks Forestry Division and other city agencies in the initial stages of the storm clean up.
Storm Debris Removal Effort
Over the past two weeks, the Department of Public Works (DPW) has collected over 593 tons of debris including trees and brush from the hardest hit area of the event. As a result of the tornado and a barrage of storms that followed days later, through June 13, DPW has collected and removed an average of 43 tons of debris per day.
Totals are expected to climb as DPW continues clean up efforts on the eastside of town hardest hit by the May 30th tornado event and moves resources to southside flood areas.
Storm Debris Within Most Affected Areas
On Tuesday, June 3, DPW initiated a special 2-week trash route to address damage caused by the May 30th tornado. The special route encompassed the 2.5 mile area most affected by the storm including streets bounded by 38th Street (S), 42nd Street (N), Post Road (W) and German Church Road (E). In addtion, dumpsters were placed at the southwest corner of 38th Street to assist residents in the disposal of other storm debris materials.
DPW will continue to address this area until all debris resulting from the tornado event has been removed.
Storm Debris Outside 2.5 Mile Area
Residents outside of the most affected 2.5 mile area are encouraged to contact the Mayor's Action Center (MAC) at 327-4622 to report storm debris that needs to be pick up. Where possible, residents are encouraged to cut and bundle debris into 3 feet square bundles and place at the curb for pick up.
DPW will continue to address these areas until all debris resulting from the tornado event has been removed.
Additional Resources
Affected residents may choose to have contractors haul away debris to the Southside Landfill located at 2577 Kentucky Ave.
Citizens may also take the debris themselves to the Marion County Citizens' Transfer Station located at 2700 S. Belmont Ave., which is open nearly every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Affected residents may additionally utilize GreenCycle of Indianapolis to dispose of tree debris. Located at 1103 Troy Avenue, GreenCycle is an organics recycling company committed to producing high-quality landscape products including several varieties of mulch, compost and blended soils. Residents may contact GreenCycle of Indianapolis at (317) 780-8175.
The following costs apply:
• Pick-up $10.00 per load
• Tandems $35.00 per load
• Roll-offs $50.00 per load
No treated or painted wood. An up-charge may apply for trash debris in wood.
Volunteer Resources
Anyone wishing no cost assistance for cutting up tree debris may register for help by either calling 317-203-3053 or going to www.helpmarioncounty.org. You will need to indicate how many trees, approximate sizes, and whether the tree is on or against a building or not. Once registered, you will be contacted to determine a time for the volunteers to be in your area. Someone will have to be home while the teams are working on your property.
YOUR help is needed!
Individuals wishing to volunteer to help may also call helpmarioncounty.org at 1-317-203-3053 to register to assist.
The Front Porch Alliance is encouraging Faith and Community Based Organizations who would like to help to visit www.helpmarioncounty.org if they would like to assist by donating items or 'adopting a family.'
The Red Cross estimates that 350 families will need assistance over the next few weeks ranging from clean up help to food and/or clothing.
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