City Of Ankeny Extending Tree And Branch Drop Off

Press release from the City of Ankeny:

August 13, 2020

The City of Ankeny is extending the tree and branch drop off for Ankeny residents through Aug. 24. Tree and branch drop off will be held at the Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center parking lot, 1220 NW Prairie Ridge Drive. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday – Saturday.

• Participation is restricted to Ankeny residents living within the corporate city limits.
• There is no fee, however participants will be asked for proof of residency.
• Commercial vehicles and trucks larger than a pickup are prohibited from participating in this program.
• Trailers are allowed.
• Limbs and stumps larger than 18-inches in diameter should be taken to the MWA east or west landfill to be composted. For more information visit: www.mwatoday.com
• No yard waste bags, connect with your private trash hauler for removal.
• No tree roots, stumps and other yard waste material.

Curbside pickup

Curbside pickup began on Aug. 12 and crews continue to work their way through the city. Guidelines for curbside pickup:

• Trees and branches need to be placed along the curb in the right-of-way area.
• Crews will not be collecting material that is outside the right-of-way area.
• There is not a schedule for curbside pickup. The damage is wide spread throughout the entire Ankeny community, it's hard to estimate how long each neighborhood will take depending on the amount of downed trees and branches.
• Garden vegetation, incidental trimmings and branches from trees not damaged by the storm should not be placed out for the special tree debris collection.
• Do not block fire hydrants, mailboxes or utility boxes.
• Contact your private trash hauler for yard waste and smaller debris.
• No tree material from work done by private contractors should be placed on the right-of-way for collection. Contractors are required to haul away any tree debris that is a result of their work.

It is estimated that the entire process of curbside pickup will take 4 to 6 weeks to complete. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

This press release was produced by the City of Ankeny. The views expressed here are the author’s own.