Update on Storm Debris Pickup

 

REMINDER: Public Works to begin Zone 2 storm debris pickup Aug. 25

Crews to continue debris pickup in Zones 1 and 3

Springfield City Council Zone 2 residents are reminded to move storm debris to the curb by 7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25, in preparation for a zone-wide Public Works pickup sweep planned for Aug. 25-29. Debris pickup in Zones 1 and 3 will continue through Aug. 29.

Springfield Public Works estimates a total of 11,807 cubic yards of debris have been collected from Zones 1 and 3 since sweeps began on Aug. 11. Crews have collected debris from approximately 77% of Zone 1 and about 57% of Zone 3.  

 “Collecting this volume of debris is a monumental undertaking,” says Public Works Assistant Director Eric Claussen. “It’s taking longer than we had anticipated to make our way around to every pile, partly because debris piles keep growing. Please have all debris to the curbline by the first day of the scheduled pickup week in your zone so it’s easier for us to assess equipment and crew needs.”

Residents do not need to register for debris pickup. They are simply asked to make sure organic debris only is moved to the streetside (without blocking sidewalks, driveways, or drainage ditches) before their City Council Zone’s scheduled dates.

Public Works neighborhood debris pickups will proceed under the following tentative schedule:

Zone 1: Aug. 11–15 (77% complete)

Zone 3: Aug.  18–22 (57% complete)

Zone 2: Aug. 25–29

Zone 4: Sept. 1–5

To find which City Council Zone you live in, visit https://cosmo.maps.arcgis.com/apps/InformationLookup/index.html?appid=5723eb98cc0c4e9da2b29c90a91d0233.

A City-contracted tree company is currently addressing properties with larger trees and debris, and may help with curbside pickup in areas. This contract service is provided to citizens free of charge. If you have any questions or concerns, call 864-1010.

Important Notes for Residents wanting Debris Removed in August and September:

Only natural/organic vegetative debris (limbs, branches, brush) will be collected.

No registration is needed for pickup.

Debris should be placed at the curb or nearest accessible location, without blocking sidewalks, driveways or drainage ditches.

Debris must be ready by 7 a.m. on the first day of your City Council Zone’s scheduled pickup week.

This effort is part of the City’s ongoing response to the April 29 and June 29 storms, which caused widespread tree damage and infrastructure impacts across Springfield.