~ Springfield, MO - The city's Public Works department has reported that the storm debris pickup in City Council Zones 2 and 4 is currently at 82% completion. This is part of the ongoing efforts to clean up after the April 29 and June 29 storms that caused significant damage to trees and infrastructure across Springfield.

According to Assistant Director Eric Claussen, approximately 38,834 cubic yards of debris have been collected since the sweeps began in August. This amounts to about 3,800 dump truck loads of debris being removed from neighborhoods. Claussen expressed optimism that pickup in the remaining areas will progress quickly and expects the city-wide debris sweep to be fully completed by the end of October.

Residents in Zones 1 and 3 are reminded that if they still have storm debris at their curbside since their zone deadlines, they should call the Citizen Resource Center at 864-1010 to report it. To find out which City Council Zone they live in, residents can visit https://cosmo.maps.arcgis.com/apps/InformationL....

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The cleanup efforts have been divided into four zones, with Zones 1 and 3 already completed. Residents in these zones are also advised to call the Citizen Resource Center if they still have storm debris piles at their curbside since August.

In Zone 2, which is currently in progress, pickup is being handled by the City's tree management contractor. It has been estimated that about 64% of this zone has been addressed so far. Similarly, approximately 65% of Zone 4's debris has been addressed and Public Works anticipates that pickup in this zone will be nearing completion next week.

Residents are reminded of some important guidelines for storm debris pickup: no registration is needed for pickup; ensure that debris placed at the street does not block sidewalks, driveways, or drainage ditches; only natural/organic vegetative debris will be collected (limbs, branches, brush); Public Works will not remove mulched or bagged debris or any non-organic items; and pickup is intended for storm debris only. Adding general yard waste to the piles at the curb will slow down progress.

To assist with the cleanup efforts, a City-contracted tree company is currently addressing properties with larger trees and debris and helping with curbside pickup in certain areas. This service is provided to citizens free of charge. For any questions or concerns, residents can call 864-1010.

The City's response to the April 29 and June 29 storms has been ongoing and this storm debris pickup is just one aspect of it. The city continues to work towards restoring normalcy after the widespread damage caused by these storms.

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