MURPHY (September 22, 2011) The City of Murphy has scheduled a second debris pick up and removal day for residents affected by the recent straight winds that blew over trees, knocked down fences and uprooted bushes, according to Customer Service Manager Candy McQuiston.
The pick up and removal day is Wednesday, Sept. 28 starting at 7 a.m. As before, residents should have all material at curbside by 7 a.m. on the morning of the pick up or risk missing the trucks.
“We were able to pick up most of the debris last Wednesday, but some residents needed more time to stack their tree trunks and branches out front, so we’re going back out next Wednesday to those specific streets,” she said.
Those residents whose property was damaged by the storms, which passed through Murphy on Sunday, September 18, and who still have material to be picked up, must call the Customer Service hotline to be included in the Sept. 28 pick up and removal.
“We know exactly which streets were affected; but we need to find out which specific houses need a visit from the debris removal equipment. That’s why we need them to call and give us their address,” said McQuiston.
Removal equipment will only be dispatched to residences that call and request a truck. Calls should be made during normal business hours no later than Tuesday, Sept. 27. The number to call is the City’s Customer Service line, 972-468-4100.
The debris is being picked up at no charge to the homeowner.