Middletown Tropical Storm Isaias Debris Pickup Scheduled

MIDDLETOWN, RI —For the second time in three weeks Middletown residents dealt with damage from a potent summer storm in recent days.

At one point of the storm on Tuesday the majority of the town was without power or phone service.

The Middletown Department of Public Works will collect tree limbs and branches 2 inches in diameter or larger that fell in the town's right of ways through Aug. 14.

Residents can also bring tree limbs and branches from their property to 3 feet from the edge of the road for the town to pick up over that span. DPW employees will not enter private property to remove debris.

Those with smaller sticks and branches are asked to include them in their yard waste as part of Pay-As-You-Throw or other disposal programs.

Those who need mechanical means for debris cleanup are advised to call a commercial contractor for assistance.

Those with questions, or missed pickups, are asked to use the "Help?" button on the towns website, to call 401-846-2119 or email middletownhelps@middletownri.com.