Last Chance to Get Rid of Storm Debris This Week in West Des Moines

The City of West Des Moines will collect tree branches brought down in the April 14 storm from residents who receive city garbage service, according to the city's website.

Crews will collect branches up to 8 inches in diameter. Tree branches should be no longer than 8 feet in length and must be placed on the public right-of-way parallel to the curb. Large diameter debris in excess of 8 inches will need to be separated from eligible debris.

Large diameter tree debris (8 inches and larger) is not eligible for the city's collections and must be handled by private tree contractors or homeowners. Small branches and other tree debris should be bagged or bundled and handled through Metro Waste Authority's Compost-It program.

This special program will only be for tree limbs that were damaged by the storm. Tree branches generated from the incidental trimming of tree branches will not be eligible for collection.

The special tree branch collection program will start Tuesday, April 17. All tree debris must be placed out for collection by 7:30 a.m. Monday, April 23.

For more information contact the West Des Moines Public Works Department at 222-3480.