Flood Cleanup: What You Need to Know About Debris Removal and Authorized Services

Published:

April 8, 2025

Category:

General

Contact:

Deborah West - 270-393-3642

Location:

Bowling Green, KY

As floodwaters recede, homeowners are responsible for debris removal, with only licensed contractors and specific waste services authorized to collect and dispose of construction debris.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - As floodwaters recede and residents begin the clean-up process, here’s what you need to know about debris pick-up. As of April 8, a federal disaster has not yet been declared. This means homeowners are responsible for removing construction debris.

Within city limits, Scott Waste will continue to pick up regular household waste containers. However, debris piles left at the edge of properties will not be collected.

Licensed contractors hired to remove damaged materials are required to haul the debris away. Homeowners who choose to handle this themselves must transport the debris to a legal dump site or hire a dumpster service to place the debris for removal. Only the companies listed below are authorized to provide this service:

Scott Waste Services – 270-783-4016
Blue Moon Sanitation – 270-843-2224
Green River Waste – 270-999-5458
Republic Services – 270-781-0782
Taylor Sanitation – 270-793-2437
Waste Management – 502-931-2616
BG Dumpster – 270-586-3978
Shelby Recycling – 270-846-0689
TPM – 270-781-4945

In the event of a federal disaster declaration, this information may change to include additional options. Please check this page for updates.