Bismarck Curbside Sandbag Removal and Disposal Schedule Update Zones 3, 4, 8 begin Sept. 22, 2011

BISMARCK. N.D. – The Curbside Sandbag Removal and Disposal Plan for Zones 3, 4 and 8 is scheduled to begin September 22 and end on October 8, 2011. The start dates for Zones 3, 4, 8 have been accelerated.

- Residents are asked NOT to place sandbags in the street until it is marked with cones. Cones are expected to be in place by September 21.

- SCHOOL ZONES – Collection hours will be when schools are closed (late in the day or on weekends). DO NOT place sandbags on the school side of the street, in the school zone area.

- DO NOT place sandbags next to the curb.

- To avoid street flooding during heavy rain events, place sandbags a minimum of 18 inches away from the curb and no further than 10 feet from the curb with a maximum height of three (3) feet.

- DO NOT place plastic sheeting, wood pallets, sheet rock, etc. on the street as it will not be collected.

- DO NOT block storm water inlets, fire hydrants, or mail boxes. Keep curb and gutters clear to allow storm water to reach the inlets.

- Sand from broken sandbags may be placed in the street for collection. Place the sand a minimum of 18 inches away from the curb and no further than 10 feet from the curb with a maximum height of three (3) feet (see attached diagram).

- NO street parking will be allowed once the cones are placed in the sandbag collection area. Vehicles parked in no parking areas will be towed.

- A flag person will be posted at each work area for control of pedestrian and vehicular traffic during collection.

Twelve zones are planned for curbside collection. Zones are numbered and WILL NOT be collected in numeric order, but rather in the order of priority. Prioritization is based upon the areas at the least risk of street flooding and river flooding. For more information visit www.bismarck.org