Mahoning County to run one-week debris sweep starting July 27; cleanup limited to storm-damaged brush under 8 inches, official says

Conroe Allen, introduced to the board as the DMA director, told Mahoning County commissioners on July 16 that a multijurisdictional, multiagency debris-cleanup operation will launch beginning July 27 and focus on Bourbon Township, Campbell Township and areas south of Mahoning Avenue.

"This is only a one-time pass," Allen said, emphasizing that the operation is intended for storm-damaged brush and branches smaller than 8 inches in diameter. He said the cleanup will leverage county and state partners, may cause traffic disruptions where crews are working, and that disposal options vary by municipality and available class 4 facilities.

Allen told the board that the sweep aims to clear the right of way of brush and smaller branches accumulated after recent storms and that homeowners will be responsible for disposal after the single county sweep. He urged residents not to use the program for general cleanup or garbage, saying the operation is intended specifically for storm damage and noted reports of inappropriate items (mattresses, household trash) left at the curb.

Commissioners and staff discussed logistics, including the seasonal limits of volunteer chippers, equipment maintenance needs and the need to publicize the exact schedule so homeowners know when crews will be in their neighborhoods. No vote was required for the briefing; Allen said more specifics would be released the following week and asked residents to prepare storm debris according to the posted requirements.