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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: DEBRIS REMOVAL IN GREENE COUNTY, INDIANA

The Lintonian
By The Lintonian

Editor’s Note: The Press Release shown further below was received this afternoon from Shari Lewis, Health Director, Greene County Health Department. Any questions or concerns should be directed to her office.

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Dates: Now through June 18, 2025

Greene County is calling on community members to assist in a vital cleanup effort to remove tornado and disaster debris from yards and farmland to the roadside right-of-way. Your help is urgently needed to restore safety, accessibility, and productivity to our homes and agricultural lands. In preparation for roadside debris picks starting June 18, 2025,

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR:

  • Yard Debris Removal: Help residents clear debris from their properties and move it to the roadside.
  • Farmland Cleanup: Assist in clearing fields and transporting debris to the roadside. Volunteers with ATVs/ORVs or tractors are especially needed to haul large or heavy debris to the roadside from large fields.
  • Sort and/or restack roadside debris by category: 1) large appliances, 2) construction debris, 3) vegetive debris, 4) hazardous waste, and 5) electronics.


LOCATION:

  • All affected areas across Greene County, Indiana.  Volunteers will be deployed to Linton, Switz City or Worthington unincorporated areas.

TIMELINE:

  • Now through Wednesday, June 18, 2025
  • Monday through Saturday 8:00AM to 6:00PM

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Work gloves, boots, safety glasses, and water.
  • Tools such as rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, or chainsaws (if trained).
  • ATV/ORV or tractors for farmland cleanup (if available).
  • If you don’t have supplies, just bring yourself and supplies will be provided.

To volunteer or get more information, please contact the Greene County Emergency Management Agency (EMA)at 1- 833-HELP516 (1-833-435-7516).

YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU

Whether you can give a few hours or a few days, your time and effort will make a real difference. Let’s come together to help our neighbors and restore our land.  Thank you for your support, Greene County!