Media release: Floyd County's limb and brush/storm debris pickup policy was altered several years ago due to budget cuts. There does not appear to be enough damage from the F1 tornado that struck Wednesday to get state or federal assistance. The County will clear the public right of way directly after the storm to get roads open.
Property owners who live on a county road have several options to deal with their storm damage: pay the County to haul it off of the right of way, pay a private contractor to haul it off the private property, or acquire a burn permit. The County's limb and brush policy is one free 3 cubic yard (pickup truck) load every 90 days, and $100 for a 10 cubic yard (dump truck) or $150 for a 22 cubic yard load. The County does not pick up stumps.
To acquire a burn permit, parties should contact the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) prior to conducting the burn. GFC has an online permitting system at www.gatrees.org/OnlinePermits/. A burn permit may also be obtained by calling 1-877-OK2-BURN. Only vegetative debris such as trees, brush, and stumps, resulting from storm damage should be burned.
Residents along SR 293 (state right of way) have a couple of options; pay a private hauler or a burn permit. The County does not pick up debris on state right of way. Do not put debris on state right of way. Residents can take debris to the Walker Mountain landfill for a fee. For landfill hours and rates, please call 706 291 4512:
Additional information can be obtained by calling Floyd County Public Works at 706.236.2476.
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