St. John the Baptist Parish officials share tips for sorting debris after Hurricane Francine [Video]

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Cleanup efforts are underway in St. John the Baptist Parish after Hurricane Francine made landfall in Terrebonne on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

As residents start clearing areas near their homes and businesses, parish leaders have shared tips for properly sorting debris and ensuring it will be picked up.

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Parish officials said crews will not collect any debris placed from the sidewalk toward your property.

When separating debris, residents should sort it into the following six categories:

Parish officials are advising residents to place debris at the edge of their property before the curb if there is no sidewalk, ditch or utility line.

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Parish leaders said residents should not stack or lean debris. Leaning or placing debris on or near trees, poles, fire hydrants, meters …