Curbside Flood Debris Pick-Up Appointments can be made by calling Mayor’s Help Line at 914-377-HELP (4357)
Mayor Mike Spano along with the City of Yonkers Department of Public Works (DPW) today announced a flood debris removal plan for residents affected by the historic storm that caused widespread flooding and damage in the city on September 29, 2023.
Yonkers’ Flood Debris Removal Plan includes the following:
Ø DPW in cooperation with Westchester County Department of Environment Services (DEF), will provide curbside pickup services from Tuesday, October 3rd, until Friday, October 6th, for residents to dispose of their flood-damaged items.
Ø Residents are advised to separate their flood debris from their regular garbage and recycling, and to also place them on the curb. This special collection will occur in the afternoon after the morning garbage collection.
Ø Curbside flood debris pick-up appointments can be made by calling the Mayor’s Help Line at 914-377-HELP (4357).Accepted items include: white goods (appliances), organics, construction debris, etc.
“As the mayor, I want to assure our residents that we are doing everything we can to help them recover from the devastating flood that hit our city on September 29th. We have mobilized our public works, fire, and emergency management teams to pump out water, clear debris, and restore services as quickly as possible,” said Mayor Mike Spano. “I would like to express my gratitude to County Executive Latimer for his leadership and collaboration in helping the residents of Yonkers cope with the aftermath of the devastating storm.”
The Fire Department, the Office of Emergency Management, and other agencies have been assisting residents to pump out water from homes on an emergency basis. The Department of Public Works will continue to work to restore normal operations in the city. For more information about the flood debris removal plan, please call (914) 377-HELP (4357).
