Kitchener helping residents with storm clean-up
Posted May 22, 2022 07:00:00 PM.
Saturday's storm swept through the region, causing city-wide damage across Kitchener.
In response, the City of Kitchener is utilizing all available resources to remove fallen trees from critical infrastructure. Once all damage caused by fallen trees has been addressed, the city will begin additional clean-up of storm debris, including trees, branches, and vegetation.
They anticipate the latter clean-up to start the week of May 30, and note that more details will be provided for residents soon. Because of the high volume of storm-related waste, the clean-up is expected to continue for several weeks.
In the mean time, residents in affected areas can bring debris to their curbs for collection; storm debris must be separated from regular waste, and should not block sidewalks or road access.
Smaller branches and storm debris can be collected through the region's regular yard waste collection program with approved containers and bundling; debris drop-offs at city leaf depots will not be accepted.
The city asks residents to be patient as the crews continue to work through neighbourhoods.
