09/29/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/29/2024 10:14
Published on September 29, 2024
The City of Gainesville will provide residential curbside pick-up for vegetative debris left by Hurricane Helene.
Yard waste
Due to the volume of yard waste, this process will require multiple neighborhood sweeps. The Public Works Department will team with disaster debris contractors to assist with collection.
Please adhere to the information below when placing waste curbside:
Removing all vegetative debris from Hurricane Helene will take time. Neighbors are asked to be patient as crews progress through the community. More information on scheduling will be available after final debris assessment is completed citywide.
Streets, Trees and Traffic Signals
The City of Gainesville Public Works Department has worked through the weekend to reopen streets and restore traffic signals affected by Hurricane Helene. The Gainesville Police Department has controlled traffic, allowing crews to clear roadways and GRU teams to restore power.
As of 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28: