Storm Debris Collection Announced In North Haven

NORTH HAVEN, CT — Due to the “extreme magnitude” of damaged and fallen trees from Tropical Storm Isaias, the town will hold a collection for storm debris, First Selectman Michael J. Freda announced Thursday. Starting on Monday, Aug. 17, the town will begin a curbside residential storm debris cleanup where every home will be visited for a one-time pickup.

“Despite the enormous cost and massive undertaking of this clean up, I recognize that our residents have gone through a great deal these past several months of turbulent times,” Freda said. “As a result, I have authorized the provision of these additional services in an effort to help our residents and give them some comfort in knowing that we will take care of this for them.”

The town will collect tree branches and limbs. (To sign up for North Haven breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

“We ask that the size of the wood be no longer than 6 feet and placed in the Town’s right of way (within 10 feet of the curb),” officials wrote in a news release. “FOR THE SAFETY OF OTHERS, PLEASE DO NOT PLACE DEBRIS IN THE STREET OR BLOCKING SIDEWALKS AND MAIL BOXES.

“Personnel from the Department of Public Works Field Operations will be working aggressively to pick up and remove curbside debris. This is not a bulk pick up and other debris will not be picked up. No grass or leaves, and no construction or home debris will be picked up.”

As an additional option for those residents that would like to clear their debris prior to the curbside pickup, the town will provide residents affected by the storm with a central location at 91T Sackett Point Road where they can make their own arrangements to haul and drop off storm debris.

The town is accepting storm brush and fallen cut up trees at 91T Sackett Point Road Mondays through Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proof of residency is required. (This location is for residential use only, no commercial contractors unless accompanied by the resident.)

DIRECTIONS TO 91T SACKETT POINT ROAD: Sackett Point to Grasso Avenue to Powdered Metals Drive. Go to the end of Powdered Metals and lot is on the right.