FEMA reopens Fairfield office; cleanup schedules set

The Federal Emergency Management Agency's temporary office at the Fairfield Senior Center, 100 Mona Terrace, re-opened Saturday and will continue operation as long as needed, town officials said.

The center will be open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. until further notice. The center will be closed on Sundays and Thanksgiving.

Residents and business owners affected by Sandy should file with FEMA before visiting the center so they can bring a FEMA claim number with them. To file with FEMA, go online to www.disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362.

The town also announced that the transfer station on One Rod Highway has resumed its normal operating hours Monday -- 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays and closed Sundays.

The Green Cycle yard waste center is operating on its regular fall hours through Dec. 16 -- 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays.

Curbside collection town wide of brush, logs, trees, etc., was expected to be completed by Wednesday, Nov. 21. All material was to be placed at the curbside by early morning Monday, Nov. 19.

The limited bulk debris collection in areas with severe flooding also was expected to be completed by Wednesday, Nov. 21. Again all material should have been placed curbside by early morning on Monday, Nov. 19. Residents in this area may also bring this material to the transfer station at no charge.

FAIRFIELD STORM CLEANUP

FEMA, 100 Mona Terrace

Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., until further notice

Transfer station, One Rod Highway

Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturdays 7 a.m.-noon; closed Sundays

Green Cycle, One Rod Highway

Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. through Dec. 15.

Woody debris collection, townwide

Collection of materials placed curbside by early morning on Monday, Nov. 19

Limited bulky debris collection, beach area

Collection of materials placed curbside by early morning on Monday, Nov. 19. Residents in the flooded areas may also bring materials to transfer station at no charge.

Household hazardous waste collection

Veterans Park, Reef Road

Dec. 1

8 a.m.-noon

pre-register via email at ask.hazwaste@rwater.com or by calling 203-401-2712.

Call 203-256-3023 or email mzembruski@town.fairfield.ct.us for questions or to volunteer