County implements temporary waste measures following ice storm

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By Cecilia Nasmith, Northumberland 89.7 FM News

Northumberland County

Following last weekend's ice storm, Northumberland County is offering special measures to help with the debris.

In response to the severe ice storm across southern Ontario last weekend, Northumberland County is introducing temporary waste-disposal measures to help members of the community with storm-related clean-up through measures that will provide options for debris and damaged-materials disposal.

Tipping-fee rebate – Until May 2, residents can apply for a tipping-free rebate at Community Recycling Centres to offset waste disposal-related costs incurred as a result of the ice storm by submitting a Redemption Request Form (available at Northumberland.ca/Garbage) along with a copy of your weigh-scale receipts. Residents are reminded that leaf and yard waste can be disposed of at any county CRC at no charge for loads that weigh less than 500 kg.

Temporary increase in garbage limits – Until April 17, garbage limits for curbside waste collection will be doubled to four bags. Weight restrictions of 20 kg. per bag remain, and each bag must have a waste tag.

In addition to these temporary measures, leaf and yard-waste collection kick off for the season next week in area 1. Residents are reminded of the guidelines that apply.

Only grass clippings, branches, twigs, leaves and plant material (with all soil removed) are accepted. Sod, soil, stumps, logs, root balls, rocks and stones are not accepted.

Tie brush into bundles no longer than one metre in length with materials no larger than five cm. in diameter.

Each bag or bundle must weigh no more than 20 kg.

For CRC locations and hours of operation, visit Northumberland.ca/CRC