Public Works will start Zone 3 storm debris pickup Aug. 18

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield City Council Zone 3 residents should place storm debris at the curb by 7 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 18, for a zone-wide pickup by Public Works scheduled for Aug. 18–22.

Debris collection in Zone 1 will also continue through Aug. 22.

Since the debris sweeps began on Aug. 11, Springfield Public Works has removed an estimated 65% of piles in Zone 1 — more than 2,240 cubic yards in total.

Residents do not need to register for debris pickup. They are simply asked to place organic debris only at the curb — without blocking sidewalks, driveways, or drainage ditches — before their City Council Zone’s scheduled collection dates.

Zone 1: Aug. 11–15 (continuing through Aug. 22)

Zone 3: Aug. 18–22

Zone 2: Aug. 25–29

Zone 4: Sept. 1–5

To find your City Council Zone, visit here.

A city-contracted tree service is currently working on properties with large trees and debris, and may also assist with curbside pickup in some areas. This service is provided to residents at no cost. For questions, call 417-864-1010.

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.