FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Springfield Zone 1 residents are reminded to move storm debris to the curb by 7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11 in preparation for a zone-wide Public Works pickup sweep planned for Aug. 11-15.
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) prior to their City Council Zone’s scheduled dates.
Public Works neighborhood debris sweeps (debris removal) will proceed under the following tentative schedule:
- Zone 1: August 11-15
- Zone 3: August 18-22
- Zone 2: August 25-29
- Zone 4: September 1-5
To find which City Council Zone you live in, visit https://cosmo.maps.arcgis.com/apps/InformationLookup/index.html?appid=5723eb98cc0c4e9da2b29c90a91d0233.
Pickup sweeps are following a July 24 Volunteer Day that resulted in approximately 80 volunteers working alongside Springfield Public Works crews to respond nearly 400 requests for assistance moving debris to the curb. Since then, Public Works has visited all 1,183 properties that submitted assistance requests – helping to stage debris by the curbside and identify properties with additional cleanup needs.
“We are focusing efforts on Zone 1 first because it was hardest hit in April and has been waiting longest,” says Public Works Assistant Director Eric Claussen. “We expect Zone 1 may take longer than a week because of the amount of debris. However, we will move as quickly as we can and will keep the public updated on our progress and timeline.”
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. Any questions or concerns, call 864-1010.
Important Notes for Residents wanting Debris Removed in August and September:
• Only natural/organic vegetative debris will be collected (limbs, branches, brush).
• 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.
Questions? Call the Citizen Resource Center at 417-864-1010 or email [email protected].
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