Second round of debris removal begins Monday

Residents are encouraged to move any remaining tree debris from January’s ice storm out to public streets.

There are a few areas where DRC crews have not made a first trip through yet; work is expected to be complete in those areas within the next two weeks.

If debris has not been removed from specific homes in a neighborhood that has had its initial cleanup, homeowners should be aware that:

• Vehicles should not be parked in front of debris piles;

• Debris piles should not be stacked so high that DRC’s equipment could come in contact with overhead utility lines;

• Tree trunks and other large debris may not be picked up until special equipment can be brought in; and

• Debris must be placed adjacent to the public street in order to be authorized for Federal Emergency Management Agency reimbursement. DRC will not cross private streets or property to get to debris.

City residents will be notified by postcard of the final date for moving their debris to the street.

Meanwhile, Greene County is asking residents who live on two or more acres to burn their debris on their own property, as the Missouri Department of Natural Resources has waived the permit requirement for open burning until March 31. Open burning is only permitted for residents of unincorporated Greene County – it is not allowed within city limits.

As of Wednesday, DRC had collected 14,260 loads totaling 651,273 cubic yards of debris within city limits.