CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Free greenwaste dropoff services for Clearlake residents cleaning up after a late November windstorm will continue to be available through Jan. 15.

The storm, which occurred Nov. 21-22, caused significant damage throughout the city and resulted in the declaration of a local emergency.

Property owners throughout the city experienced tremendous amounts of greenwaste and debris in their yards due to fallen trees.

The city is making available to city of Clearlake residents a designated area at the city’s corporation yard to drop off green waste only. There will be no charge for this service.

Only tree and brush debris will be accepted and only in the designated area. Dumping of garbage, tires, scrap metal, hazardous materials or other waste will result in the city having to discontinue the service.

The city reminds property owners who plan to hire tree removal or cleanup service providers to protect themselves by making sure that any contractor hired is licensed and bonded and possesses a city business license.

The corporation yard is located on Airport Road off of Old Highway 53.

Questions about this service can be directed to Public Works Director Doug Herren at 707-994-8201, Extension 102.