News from York County

 

Updated status of Hurricane Irene debris pickups

 

September 23, 2011

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

As of Thursday, Sept. 22, contractors hired to remove storm debris in York County have removed an estimated 90 percent of eligible Hurricane Irene storm debris.

 

Residents who have remaining storm debris should have all eligible material to the public right of way no later than Friday, Sept. 30. Please remember that this special collection is for debris generated by Hurricane Irene only.

 

Effective Oct. 1, the York County Division of Waste Management will resume normal operations. Collections for any debris placed at the right-of-way after Sept. 30 will need to be scheduled as a regular Yard Debris Collection. Residents should contact the Waste Management Center at 890-3780 or go to http://www.yorkcounty.gov and select EDS CUSTOMER SERVICE SYSTEM under ONLINE SERVICES to schedule a regular Yard Debris Collection. 

 

As part of the yard debris collection program, York County residents may request one curbside yard debris collection of up to 28 cubic yards for $25 in any 30-day period. Additional collections within a 30-day period can be requested for $250 per 28 cubic yard load. Please remember that limbs can be no longer than 10 feet in length and eight inches in diameter. 

 

Residents may also self-haul storm debris to the VPPSA Composting Facility located at 145 Goodwin Neck Road. Material delivered directly to the composting facility can be up to 10 feet in length and 24 inches in diameter and should be free of any stumps and or dirt. 

 

For more information or if you have questions concerning the storm debris removal process, please call the York County Division of Waste Management at 890-3780.

 

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Sept. 23 Rhythms on the Riverwalk canceled due to rain

 

September 23, 2011

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Tonight's Rhythms on the Riverwalk concert featuring Glen Boswick and The Sounds of Swing Orchestra has been canceled due to the weather.

 

This band has been rescheduled for Friday, Oct. 14 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Riverwalk Landing in Historic Yorktown. For more information, call the York County Parks & Recreation Office at 890-3500.

 

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