Debris Removal and Disposal Services

2026-11-03

When a major disaster occurs or is imminent , the County will contact the firm ( s ) holding Debris Removal and Disposal Contracts to advise them of the County ’ s intent to activate the contracts . Debris removal will generally be limited to debris in , upon , or brought to public streets and roads , right - of - ways , municipal properties and facilities , and other public sites . In preparation for an imminent disaster or tornado strike , contractor crews may be asked to stage outside the strike area . In this case , contractors are to provide the emergency push into the County . The County upon contacting the contractor will issue a purchase order and work task assignment . The issuance of the purchase order will allow the contractor to begin pre - storm preparations and allow the immediate response once the recovery begins . The contractor will also begin coordination with County Emergency Management personnel . This may include staffing or preparing reports for the Emergency Operation Center . The Contractor shall have a maximum of 24 hours from notification by the County to mobilize and begin their response . Failure to mobilize in the allowed time may result in a penalty . The CONTRACTOR will be responsible for determining the method and manner of debris removal and lawful disposal operations . Disposal of debris will be at the County ’ s or the contractor ’ s approved temporary debris management sites or landfill sites . The CONTRACTOR will be responsible for the lawful disposal of all debris and debris - reduction by - products generated at all debris management sites .

Georgia

2026-05-10