Los Alamos County Environmental Services is offering a complimentary collection service to help collect broken tree branches and brush debris from affected residents March 27-April 10. Courtesy photo

COUNTY News:

After the wind storm last week many residents have been left with broken trees branches. Los Alamos County Environmental Services is offering a complimentary collection service to help collect broken tree branches and brush debris from affected residents.

Anyone who experienced hardship due to the wind storm and would like to request a complimentary pick up should contact Environmental Services at 505.662.8163 or by email at solidwaste@lacnm.us.

The Los Alamos County special complimentary brush collection begins March 27 and ends April 10.

Special Guidelines:

• Registration is required. Collections will not be made without an appointment to set up a scheduled day for collection. 
• Fee: $0
• Normal household trash will not be removed.
• Set out bulky items no later than 8 a.m. on your scheduled day.
• Place bulky item piles within four (4) feet of the curb. Do not block side walk.
• Do not place brush material in front of parked cars, near fences, trees, mailboxes, beneath overhead wires, low-hanging tree limbs, or on top of water meters.
• Do not place items curbside prior to 48 hours before the scheduled day. 
• Keep large bulky limbs and logs separate from smaller brush material. This will help us process the material more easily.

Alternative Disposal Options:

• Bring your materials to the Eco Station – each resident with trash service has 12 free loads annually.
• Rent a roll-off container for construction and demolition projects, call the Eco Station 505.662.8163.