Memphis, TN - Storm debris is rotting on curbs more than a week after a storm ripped through the area.
It's been ten days since high winds snapped trees and downed power lines. Crews are working hard to get it all cleaned up, but it's taking a long time.
We saw City of Memphis workers cleaning up piles of debris in Raleigh on Monday, June 22, 2009. They are trying to stay on schedule for customer's normal pick up days, but are falling behind.
“They said they have so much they can't get to it all," says Lois Moore. “I wish they could get over here because under these bushes and limbs there are bugs and they’re starting to come into my house."
Moore's normal pick up is on Thursday, so it could be several more days before it's her turn.
In Memphis, all storm debris must be placed by the curb in front of your home. You need to make sure the limbs are no taller than five feet or wider than three feet, and make sure you don't put debris near any utility poles or mailboxes.
The City of Memphis says it is using every available piece of equipment to clean up the debris, but there may be delays over the next several weeks as crews try to get to everyone.
If you are in DeSoto County, MS, there are three places where you can bring debris yourself. One on Star Landing Road at the base of the bluff in Walls, at the County rubbish pit at Sandidge and Church Road, and at the Waste Connection on old U.S. 78 in Olive Branch.
The dumpsites are open from 7:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. You can also call for pickup in DeSoto County at 662-429-1466.
