Here’s how to dispose of debris from weekend high winds

Credit: DaytonDailyNews

Strong winds blew through the Miami Valley over the weekend, causing multiple tree limbs and branches to fall.

The following communities have released waste collection information for residents:

Kettering

  • Bulk waste collection is available each week at no additional costs.
  • Bulk waste includes wood products no larger than 4 inches in length and 2 inches in diameter. Waste should be tied securely.
  • Call the Waste Management Customer Service Center at 866-263-6645 or email customerservice_miohin@wm.com at least one business day in advanced.
  • Place bulk waste at the curb no later than 6:30 a.m. on your normal collection day.
  • Yard waste should be placed in the trash and can mixed in with other trash.

Xenia/Fairborn

  • Yard waste can be dropped off at 2145 Greene Way Blvd. in Xenia.
  • Leaves, grass and brush up to 8 feet long and 4 inches in diameter are accepted.
  • Brush over 4 inches in diameter should be cut to firewood length
  • Stumps, apples, nuts, dirt and sod are not accepted.

Centerville

  • Small amounts of brush will be picked up if in a city-provided waste container.
  • Tree branches, limbs and other "woody" yard debris can be brought to the Public Works Center at 7970 S. Suburban Drive on Wednesdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. and every third Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon.
  • Tree branches and limbs must be less than 10 inches in diameter and less than 8 inches in length. They do not need to be tied or bundled. Residents must show proof of residency.
  • Yard debris can be taken to the Montgomery County south transfer station at 1001 Encrete Lane in Moraine on Saturdays between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Miamisburg

  • Yard waste is collected with trash.
  • Brush placed at the curb must be tied in bundles no larger than 4 feet long and 2 feet wide.

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