Flood cleanup for Chatham and Thamesville to begin next week

Flood-damaged goods that have been piling up athomes across Chatham-Kent will be removed during the week of March 5.

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The following extra garbage pickups have been scheduled in Thamesville and Chatham:

• Thamesvillewill have its regular garbage pickup, along with a special cleanup for excess waste,on March 6 and again on Friday, March 9for bulk items and extra trash.
• Chatham streets that were flooded will have garbage removed on March 7 and 8.
• Anyone outside of the flooded area who experienced water damage and needs help or a special garbage pickup is asked to call the Civic Centre at 519-360-1998.

Municipalstaff say all waste must be in bags, boxes or garbage containers. Large items including carpet and underpad should be cut into lengths about ametre longand tied up. They should not weigh more than 20 kilograms.

Bulky items, including furniture, will also be picked up.