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Audit Finds New Jersey Towns Overcharged for Storm Debris Removal

Nine Ocean County towns will be refunded a total of $300,000 from overbillings by companies contracted to haul away debris after Superstorm Sandy. The New Jersey Comptroller’s Office found errors and miscalculations in hauling charges, but no evidence of pervasive …

Kansas Landfill Now Filled With Joplin Debris

At one time, the landfill operated by the city of Galena, Kan., was taking in 12 tons a minute of tornado debris from Joplin and Duquesne in Missouri. “It’s pretty much over now,” said Galena Mayor Dale Oglesby. “There’s the …

Tornado Cleanup Costs Put Alabama County in Budget Crunch

Officials in the Huntsville, Ala., area say the cost of cleaning up after damaging tornadoes last month is putting a strain on the county budget, with officials still awaiting $1 million in federal and state aid related to storm damage …