Cleaning up from a flood can be overwhelming.
In addition to keeping yourself safe when in flooded areas, itās also important to dispose of flood waste responsibly to keep your neighborhood safe.
Here are some resources to help if youāre cleaning up from Indyās recent floods.
Drop off debris
The city has set up three dumpsters to dispose of flood waste in the neighborhoods hit hardest by the weekendās floods.Ā
Here are the locations:
- Hohlt Park, 840 W. 53rd St., Rocky Ripple
- Rocky Ripple Town Hall, 930 W. 54th St.
- Riverwood Park, 7201 Crittenden Ave., Ravenswood
Make sure to only put flood-related debris in the dumpsters, including tree branches.
Recycle electronics
If you have electronics that were damaged in the floods, you can recycle them safely at RecycleForce.Ā
Businesses and organizations can call 317-532-1367 to schedule a pickup.
As for individuals, you can drop off damaged items or other electronic waste at Dock 1 of 816 N. Sherman Drive.
More tips
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has a series of guides, including on how to dispose of sandbags and how to handle asbestos waste.
Get more information on the departmentās website.
And, text INDYFLOOD26 to 67283 for more updates.
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