Debris Disposal

Tens of thousands of citizens are taking advantage of the 10 regional sites designated for dropping off storm debris. Sites will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

Homeowners with debris such as downed trees, limbs, shingles and siding can drop off the debris free of charge. People should separate yard waste from building materials because they require different disposal methods. The service does not apply to businesses.

The locations:

• Hubbards Lane Public Works Facility, 595 Hubbards Lane
• Meriwether Public Works Facility, 600 Meriwether Ave.
• Newburg Public Works Facility, 3528 Newburg Road
• Southwest Government Center, 7219 Dixie Highway
• Shawnee Park, 4501 W. Broadway (back side of driving loop)
• Highview Park, 7201 Outer Loop (use Briscoe Lane entrance)
• Vettiner Park, 5550 Charlie Vettiner Park Road (from Mary Dell Lane, turn right)
• McNeely Lake Park, 6900 Cooper Chapel Road (near Korean War Memorial)
• Cox Park, 3730 River Road (boat ramp parking lot)
• Sun Valley Park, 6616 Ashby Lane (near the soccer fields)

Urban Service District residents can put yard waste out on the curb, but it may take more than two weeks before crews can collect it. The priority is on garbage collection, which is a greater health concern. 

The quickest way to dispose of yard waste is at drop-off sites. However, if you do place yard waste curbside, tree limbs should be cut to no more than 3 feet long and light enough to be moved by one person.

Fire officials remind citizens: Do not burn storm debris. It’s against the law, creates fire hazards and requires unnecessary fire runs when firefighters are needed elsewhere.