Greene County is committed to assisting residents in their recovery from the recent tornado. Beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025, and continuing until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, county officials will conduct a construction debris removal operation for affected residents.

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How the Debris Removal Plan Works

To support residents in clearing tornado-related construction debris, Greene County will place 40 ten-yard roll-off bins near areas of damage. These bins will be emptied regularly to ensure adequate disposal capacity.

Residents who need assistance must move their construction debris (such as drywall, insulation, and unpainted wood) to the edge of the nearest county right-of-way for pickup. Please note:

Metal, concrete, and cinder blocks cannot be included in the county’s pickup service.
The county cannot remove debris directly from private property due to liability concerns and potential reimbursement restrictions. If reimbursement becomes available, removal from public rights-of-way will be required for eligibility.

Regardless of reimbursement opportunities, Greene County is dedicated to helping residents clean up construction debris and will provide this service during the ten-day removal period.

Debris Removal Instructions

For efficient pickup and proper sorting, all roadside debris should be stacked into the following categories:

Large Appliances

Examples: Refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, air conditioners, water heaters, etc. Important: Remove doors from appliances to prevent accidents.

Construction Debris

Includes: Building materials, drywall, lumber, carpet, furniture, plumbing supplies.

Vegetative Debris

Includes: Tree branches, leaves, logs, plants.

Hazardous Waste

Includes: Oil, batteries, pesticides, paint, cleaning supplies, compressed gas.

Electronics

Includes: TVs, computers, CD players/projectors, phones, printers.

Stay Safe & Seek Assistance

If you need assistance or have questions, please reach out:

Greene County Tornado Hotline: 1-833-HELP516 (1-833-435-7516) for direct assistance through the Greene County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) with questions about the debris removal process and to have work crews deployed to you for help with debris removal to the right-of-way.
Dial the number 211 for general help and support. 211 will contact you with a referral specialist who can help find a number of resources such as basic needs, family resources, health care, specialized needs, and language services.
Financial Assistance, potential opportunities are available for May 16 tornado survivors a the Disaster Recovery/Disaster Loan Outreach Center located at Ivy Teck Community College, 200 Daniels Way, Bloomington, IN, Monday – Friday, 8AM to 5PM and Saturdays 10AM to 2PM. The Center will permanently close on June 18, 2025, at 3PM.

Greene County stands with you in this recovery effort. Please prioritize safety and take advantage of available resources.