Hurricane Preparedness in Chatham County, GA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Chatham County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Chatham County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Storm Debris
After a storm or disaster, unincorporated Chatham County residents must sort debris by type before it goes to the curb or a drop-off site: yard waste, construction and demolition debris, household hazardous waste and putrescible trash all stay separate. Debris must sit out of the right-of-way and clear of utility lines and traffic devices.
Storm Debris Clean-Up Rules in Chatham County
Some RestrictionsCode of Chatham County Sec. 21-407
In the event of storms or disaster recovery, residents living in the unincorporated area shall be required to separate all materials requiring collection and disposal. The separation(s) shall be by debris type, and shall include, but not be limited to the following: yard waste, vegetative materials, construction and demolition debris, household hazardous waste, putrescible solid waste and "othe...
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