Help Springfield Clean Up After the Storm – Volunteer July 17 for Citywide Debris Removal Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

The City of Springfield is calling on volunteers to step up and help neighbors in need by joining Clean Green Springfield’s Storm Debris Cleanup Day on Thursday, July 17.

This one-day volunteer event will support residents—especially seniors, people with disabilities, and others who need help—by moving organic storm debris to the curb ahead of scheduled City pickup sweeps.

Who Can Help?

Everyone! Individuals, families, businesses, faith groups, and civic organizations are encouraged to volunteer. 
 
Choose from one or both shifts:

• Morning: 7:30–11:30 a.m.
• Afternoon: 1:00–5:00 p.m.

Volunteers will rally at one of 14 park locations across the city. You can pick your preferred park when you sign up.
 

What to Expect

Volunteers will be matched with a City crew lead and given a list of residents needing assistance. Crews will travel by personal vehicles to each location. If other households appear to need help, volunteers are encouraged to knock and offer assistance with permission. Printed permission forms and right-of-entry slips will be provided on-site.

Important reminders:

• Bring your own gloves and tools (no power tools, please).
• Volunteers receive a free Clean Green T-shirt and a pizza lunch at noon.
• Safety guidelines will be shared upon registration.

Volunteer Rally Locations

Choose from one of these neighborhood park rally points:

• Doling Park
• Nichols Park
• Zagonyi Park
• Grant Beach Park
• Lafayette Park
• Smith Park
• Tom Watkins Park
• Phelps Grove Park
• Sequiota Park
• Meador Park
• Fassnight Park
• Sunset Church of Christ
• Brentwood Christian Church
• Unity of Springfield

How to Sign Up

Registration is easy through the City’s new volunteer platform, Give Pulse. Visit CleanGreenSGF.com to sign up for your shift and track your volunteer hours.

Storm Debris Curbside Pickup Starts July 17

City residents should begin placing organic debris (like limbs and branches) at the curb starting July 7. Please keep debris away from sidewalks, mailboxes, and storm drains or from blocking visibility at intersections.

Residents needing help to move debris to the curb can request assistance by completing the online Storm Debris Assistance Request Form by Monday, July 14 linked on CleanGreenSGF.com.

Citywide Pickup Schedule by Council Zone

After the July 17 volunteer event, Public Works will begin curbside sweeps by Council Zone:

• Zone 1: July 21–25
• Zone 3: July 28–August 1
• Zone 2: August 11–15
• Zone 4: August 18–22

Please have debris at the curb or street edge by the beginning of the sweep date to assure collection. City contractor Hodges Tree Service will assist in removing the remaining large debris piles and completing assistance requests.

Let’s Clean Green, Springfield!

This is a powerful way to come together as a community and make a meaningful difference after the storm. Whether you’re rolling up your sleeves to help a neighbor or cheering from the sidelines, every effort counts.

Sign up today at CleanGreenSGF.com and be part of the citywide recovery!

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For more information, contact Cora Scott at 417-380-3352 or [email protected].