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Burke County nears completion of roadside debris pickup after Hurricane Helene
Summary
Burke County reports about 220,000 cubic yards of storm debris collected and says right-of-way pickups are about 85%–90% complete; contractors’ collection contract must finish by March 18 and residents are urged to register remaining piles via a hotline or QR code.
Burke County Manager Brian Eppley said the county has collected about 220,000 cubic yards of debris from public rights of way after Hurricane Helene and is roughly 85%–90% finished with roadside collection.
The update matters because the contractor’s collection contract ends March 18, and county officials are asking residents to move remaining debris to the right of way and register their address so crews can complete second and third pass pickups.
Eppley told attendees that the county has concentrated on right-of-way debris removal…
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