Storm Sweep for Final Hurricane Helene Debris Cleanup
April 2 - April 30
The Hendersonville City Council is launching the City of Hendersonville Storm Sweep throughout the month of April. This final push aims to clear remaining debris from Hurricane Helene in Hendersonville. May 1 is the final day to place storm debris in the right-of-way for collection within the city limits. After this deadline, crews will conduct a final sweep to complete debris collection in the municipality.
“We want this to be a community-wide effort to restore Hendersonville to pre-storm conditions,” said City Manager John Connet. “We’re asking property owners, neighborhoods, HOA’s, and civic groups to join us in this final cleanup push.” City Manager Connet also stressed the importance of residents cleaning up storm debris away from their homes and into the right-of-way as an important way to better protect their homes from the threat of wildfires.
Residents are encouraged to take this final opportunity to clear their properties of remaining storm debris, ensure they are sorted correctly by type, and placed in the right-of-way by May 1 to ensure efficient and safe collection.
City of Hendersonville Storm Sweep Instructions for City of Hendersonville Residents:
To participate, residents should sort and place storm debris into separate piles in the right-of-way in front of their property, ensuring it doesn’t block roadways, sidewalks, drainage ditches, or utility infrastructure. Residents are encouraged to place final storm debris out as soon as possible to help crews efficiently track and collect remaining debris.
Debris Sorting Guidelines:
Vegetative Debris – Tree limbs, logs, and branches.
Construction & Demolition Debris (C&D) – Building materials, drywall, lumber, carpet, furniture, roofing, plumbing.
Property owners must place sorted storm debris in the right-of-way by May 1 to ensure collection by the City of Hendersonville. Debris set out after this deadline will be the property owner’s responsibility to dispose of and will be subject to code enforcement action.
Get Involved:
Cleaning up from Hurricane Helene is a community effort. Even if you don’t have storm debris on your property, there are ways you or your organization can help clean up Hendersonville!
Neighborhoods and HOA’s – Canvas areas and ensure storm debris piles are sorted properly and clear of obstructions. Leaders can sign up to receive updates.
Lend a hand – Help neighbors move storm debris to the right-of-way.
Businesses, civic groups, and organizations – Reach out to property owners needing assistance to move or sort storm debris.
Safety first – Wear protective gear and high-visibility clothing or vest when sorting debris and working near roads.
“This Storm Sweep is a key part of wrapping up debris collection from Hurricane Helene,” said City Manager John Connet. “We are supplementing the county-wide cleanup by dedicating additional resources and mutual aid assistance to make a final debris push within the city limits.” He explained the success of the Storm Sweep relies on collaboration with property owners and the community to get storm debris out to the right-of-way by the May 1 deadline.
For more information on the Storm Sweep and debris removal guidelines, visit www.hvlnc.gov/helene.
