Bibb County begins collecting debris from last week’s severe weather

Macon-Bibb County’s public works, parks and beautification, and fire departments are working together to clear debris following last week’s storms.

To report piles of debris that resulted from the storm, call public works at 478-803-0490 and let them know your address.

“Our initial goal was to get the roads passable so Georgia Power could more quickly restore power and the Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department could respond to emergencies,” said Tim Wilder, Public Works Director for Macon-Bibb County. “Now we can redirect our crews and equipment to getting it all picked up.”

Each department has been working since last week and the debris that has been cut up and moved to the side of the road will be picked by The Public Works Department and Georgia Department of Transportation. They also began collecting brush piles yards Tuesday.

According to Macon-Bibb County, the first focus will be in the neighborhoods around Rosa Taylor Elementary that were hit the hardest by the storm. County officials are encouraging people who have debris on their property to make sure it is moved to the side of the road and trees and limbs are cut into sections four feet long or shorter.

“Our crews did an amazing job getting the roads cleared as quickly as they did, working well past midnight and starting before the sun rose,” Macon Mayor Lester Miller said.

Miller declared a local state of emergency for the county, which opened the door for the Emergency Management Agency to request resources and personnel support from the state.

“Even while they were cleaning up the roads, they were planning how to best get the debris collected. While I expect this will be quick, we know people won’t be happy until it’s all cleaned up,” Miller said.

Last week a chainsaw crew from the Georgia Forestry Commission began helping Public Works and Georgia Power crews.

The Georgia DOT will help with debris collection.