Commission outlines debris pickup rules for tornado-affected west side; two collection rounds available

County public-works and emergency staff described the county’s debris collection process for residents affected by recent tornado damage on the west side of Chilton County.

Heath (road/debris staff) and commissioners said the county previously passed a resolution to pick up storm debris from specified roads in the Fletcher and Sardis area (transcript: road numbers given). Residents must separate vegetation from household and construction debris into two piles at the roadside because the county cannot mix loads for disposal. Residents should file a debris-pickup work order via the county website that includes name, address and a contact phone number; the county said phone calls are possible but the web form creates a record.

Staff said the county completed a first round of vegetation-collection and some construction debris loads and will run a second and final round, with each qualifying address eligible for two pickups. Staff asked residents not to place piles under power lines for worker safety. The county indicated collection will continue through mid-June (staff said “I think it's mid June” and noted the precise date could be confirmed on the website).

Commissioners asked staff to remind residents that the second pickup is the last county collection at that address for this event and to ensure piles are separated and accessible.