Hurricane Sandy

Point Beach: Do Not Put Home Renovation Debris at Curb

Dec. 9 is deadline to put storm-related debris at curb

Home renovation debris should not be put at the curb because the town will not be reimbursed by FEMA for disposing of that type of refuse, according to Point Beach officials. "Notification received from DEP (state Department of Environmental Protection) states that non-storm related waste, such as home renovation scraps and materials, is not considered 'debris' and therefore is not eligible for FEMA reimbursement," says a prepared statement from Point Beach Business Administrator Christine Riehl. "In order to recoup maximum dollars for all our residents, it is very important that you do not place these materials out to the curb for collection." Residents have to get dumpsters for home repair and renovation trash, Riehl said. Dec. 9 …

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