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City Releases Details of 2008 Flood Debris Pick-Up Program

Fredericton (May 5, 2008) - The City of Fredericton has released the details of its 2008 Flood Debris Pick-Up Program, which begins Tuesday, May 6 for residents whose homes and property have suffered water damage or are littered with flood debris.

Anyone affected by the flood waters wishing to take advantage of this no-charge service should first call the City's Flood Information Line at 460-2996 to register for the program. Residents will then be contacted within 24 hours to schedule a pick-up. A City work crew and truck will be available to load and transport the debris to the City landfill site.

"Essentially, we will haul away anything that was in your basement and damaged by water," said Murray Jamer, Director of the City's Engineering & Public Works department. "If there is debris in your yard from the flood waters we will take that as well. If possible we would like to do one pick up at each house so that we can help as many residents as possible in the shortest period of time."

Crews will be available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday to Friday.

Residents are responsible for placing any building materials, appliances, carpet, wallboard, tables and furniture damaged as a result of the flood at the curb-side or in your driveway where it will be easily accessible. City work crews will not remove debris from basements or backyards or move or dispose of oil tanks. Program coordinators will work with volunteer agencies to have them contact residents who request assistance in the cleanup.

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Media Contact : Wayne Knorr, Communications, City of Fredericton (506) 474-3389.