Emergency office plans for debris removal

The office is developing a plan for assisting the public in picking up debris at private residences. Until the plan is complete, the office is urging residents not to move debris out toward the street, as it could be in the way of utility repair crews attempting to restore power.

Any brush larger than 4 inches in diameter should be cut into firewood lengths of between 16 inches and 18 inches and used at home or offered to neighbors.

Springfield and its authorized contractors will collect remaining brush, which will be transported to controlled sites and burned. Public burning restrictions have been removed temporarily, but private burning is still not permitted.

The Yardwaste Recycling Center, near James River Freeway and Highway 60, will accept brush for free from Springfield residents until it fills up, which is expected to happen in the next few days. Brush taken to the center must be 6 feet or less in length and 6 inches or less in diameter.

Residents may take any stumps or root balls to the Springfield Sanitary Landfill; there is a $27.50-per-ton charge.

Springfield’s other two recycling centers – on Lone Pine and at Franklin and Poplar – are closed until further notice because of power outages.[[In-content Ad]]