Storm Debris Cleanup

Henderson County will provide free curbside storm debris removal to all county residents. The county is working with a contractor to pick up all storm debris on DOT, municipal and private roads. The county is partnering with the municipalities within the county for this pickup service as well. 

Storm debris that is pushed to the right of way of a property will be picked up. Please be patient. Debris will be up picked by us as soon as possible. Residents will need to place all items along the road right of way in order for pickup.

Storm debris includes tree branches, leaves, logs, building materials, furniture, paint, etc. Please separate household garbage, construction debris, vegetative debris, large appliances, electronics and hazardous waste to expedite the removal process. There is no need to take storm debris to the Transfer Station. The best way to remove debris is to place it on your curb.

This graphic shows how to properly separate trash to expedite the debris removal process.

Report Storm Debris for Pickup 

Have storm debris from Hurricane Helene ready for free curbside pickup? You can now report it through this online form. This online form allows residents to describe the type of storm debris and submit photos, which will help plan cleanup efforts.

**Data collected will be shared with debris pickup contractors as they continue to evaluate debris pickup needs. This survey does not constitute a guaranteed timeline of debris pickup.

Gated Communities

Whether their gates are open or closed, gated communities need to send an email to helene-info@hcem.org requesting the County's FEMA Debris Contractor enter the subdivision to remove the debris. This request needs to reflect the consensus of the entire community.

NOTICE TO INTERESTED ENTITIES TO SUBCONTRACT FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL SERVICES
On October 1, 2024, Henderson County, hereafter County, activated a state-bid contract, under which Southern Disaster Recovery, hereafter SDR, will provide debris management services related to Hurricane Helene.

SDR seeks interested entities to apply for prequalification and upon approval perform as a subcontractor to assist in debris removal services within the borders of Henderson County. To apply for prequalification please visit SDR’s website at www.gosdr.com/contact/subcontractors and follow the prompts. Any questions or issues in completing the application should contact SDR at 864-469-9776.

Please note, the contractual relationship as it relates to the County exists solely between the County and SDR. The contractual relationship between interested entities will be as subcontractors of Southern Disaster Recovery.

The Henderson County Transfer Station is open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fees are waived for all Henderson County residents. 

The Henderson County Convenience Center is open. You can drop off bags for bag recycling and trash. The Automated Waste Lane is also open at the Transfer Station. Fees have been temporarily waived for Henderson County residents.

 

 

Storm Debris Cleanup Guidelines - from N.C Emergency Management