Sonoma County Storm Debris Removal Resources
To assist residents and businesses affected by Russian River flooding, Sonoma County Transportation and Public Works Department in collaboration with Recology will provide two debris removal clean-up events over the next two weekends. In addition, Sonoma County Waste Management Agency will provide the opportunity to dispose of toxic materials at one location on
“Clearing out flood debris will help residents take the first step to recovery. Bring us your water-damaged debris to avoid issues down the line, like mold,” shared Supervisor Lynda Hopkins. “The collaboration between Recology and the County is an example of a public-private partnership which allows us to provide services to the community that would otherwise be out of reach.”
NON-TOXIC FLOOD DEBRIS DISPOSAL
Saturday, February 23 from 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Mirabel Park and Ride (located on the southwestern corner of the Mirabel Road and River Road intersection).
Saturday, March 2 from 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Guerneville Park and Ride (located on the north side of Hwy. 116/River Road, between Brookside Lane and Gabes Rock Road).
Items that will be accepted:
General trash and other non-hazardous debris/materials originating from the flood event only. Please do not mix hazardous and toxic materials with debris. No after-hours dumping will be permitted.
Items that will not be accepted:
Hazardous materials or other toxics. A list of toxic materials is below
TOXIC MATERIALS COLLECTION (Appointments Required)
Tuesday, March 12 from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Please call 707-795-2025 option 3 or 1-877-747-1870 to schedule an appointment. Once you have an appointment, you will be given the location.
Common Toxic Materials Accepted:
· Propane cylinders 5 gallons and smaller
· Batteries
· Oil and fuel
· Syringes in FDA approved sharps containers
· Flammable liquids and solids
· And more – visit recyclenow.org/toxics/toxics.asp for more common items that will be accepted.
Not Accepted:
· Electronics
· Explosives or ammunition
· Radioactive materials
· Biological wastes (except syringes)
· Controlled substances
For information on how to handle household hazardous materials, please visit:http://recyclenow.org/toxics/comm_toxics_collect.asp.
