Monroe County has released a newly updated schedule for the pickup of debris left by the June 25 storms.
The county said its contractor, Bluestone Tree, is doing pickup by township starting with the ones with the most debris. The new schedule is as follows, according to a Friday news release:
- Perry Township: July 7, 2024 (currently being picked up)
- Van Buren Township: July 31 to Aug. 7
- Clear Creek Township: Aug. 7 to 14
- Richland Township and Bloomington townships: Aug. 14 to 21
- Salt Creek Township: Aug. 21 to 28
- Polk Township: Aug. 28 to Sept. 4
Officials are asking residents to put their debris curbside the day before pickup starts in their township. Debris should not be left on roads or sidewalks, or in ditches.
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“Due to the amount of debris, pickup may extend into the next week for each township,” the release states. “The contractor will continue picking up debris in townships until all debris has been picked up.”
On Tuesday, the county council approved an additional $240,000 for debris pickup from the county’s American Rescue Plan Act fund.
County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Jamie Neibel said the county had already approved two $50,000 emergency cleanup contracts; however, officials expect the total cost to be close to $500,000.
Neibel added that as of Tuesday, the county had about 9,600 yards of debris left to clear, though some may still be unaccounted for.
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The county may be reimbursed at a 75 percent rate if it qualifies for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and at a 35 percent rate or higher if it qualifies for assistance from the state, according to Neibel.
Businesses and residents affected by the storms are eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans, according to an announcement from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Those seeking the most up-to-date information on disaster relief should follow the county EMA’s Facebook page, according to Neibel.
The City of Bloomington and the Town of Ellettsville are handling cleanup separately.
