Community Corner
Ames Tree Debris Drop Off Site To Close September 4
To get approximate locations of crews, a map is being updated regularly with crew locations.
August 26, 2020
This weekend, Saturday, Aug. 29 to Sunday, Aug. 30, will be the last weekend for Ames residents and property owners to use the storm tree debris drop-off site at 308 East Ave, the City’s former coal yard. The site will close for good at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4.
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The site will be open:
- Wednesday, Aug. 26 – Friday, Aug. 28 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 29 and Sunday, Aug. 30 8 a.m. to noon
- Monday, Aug. 31 – Friday, Sept. 4 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
City and Iowa DOT crews continue to provide curbside pickup throughout Ames. There are more than 10 crews and almost 30 trucks picking up and moving debris across the community. It is anticipated the crews will reach every neighborhood in Ames with the first pass by Friday, Sept. 4.
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“The final round of curbside tree debris pick-up will begin as soon as the first round is complete,” said Public Works Operations Manager Justin Clausen. “Before we start the final round of pick-up, residents should place any remaining tree debris by the curb by Tuesday, Sept 1. If we haven’t reached you by Sept. 1, then place any additional storm debris curbside immediately after crews complete the first round in your neighborhood. We are optimistic that the second round will go quickly, and we could return soon.”
In general, crews focusing on curbside storm tree debris removal will work from south to north across the city in a similar fashion to the first round of pick-up. After the second round is complete, the curbside pickup program will be over.
For curbside pickup:
- Property owners must place tree debris parallel to the curb
- Debris must not be placed next to fire hydrants, electric transformers, etc.
- Debris should be cut in lengths of no more than 8 feet long
- Remove vehicles from around the curb when crews are in the area
To get approximate locations of crews, a map is being updated regularly with crew locations. If your neighborhood is not included, continue checking for new locations. Click here to view the map.