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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
City of Springfield advises residents on safe storm debris disposal
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The City of Springfield has made an announcement on options for disposing of tree limbs and storm debris around the city from damage made on Tuesday's storms. The city says that burning debris in Springfield limits is not allowed. They advise for citizens to check with their local fire district before burning any item of debris. The city also said to not place brush or debris in streets, storm drains, ditches or any drainages caused from the flooding. City Utilities down to 18,000 without power 'At this time, the City's Yardwaste Recycling Center (YRC) is the best resource for disposal of storm debris,' the City of Springfield said in a Facebook post. The recycling center will only accept brush and limbs up to 10 feet long and 10 inches in diameter. If there is large amount of brush and limbs in the load size, there will be a fee depending on the amount brought to the center. Springfield's Noble Hill Sanitary Landfill will take limbs if they are over the size limitations. The YRC is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday at 3790 S. Farm Road 119 in Springfield. For more information visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Amid landfill crisis, Springfield residents recycle on Earth Day
SPRINGFIELD — A day after Springfield City Council earmarked $35 million to expand the landfill, Ozarks First caught up with people recycling on Earth Day. Ozarks First News Anchor Jesse Inman was side-by-side with people in Springfield as they dropped off their recycling, asking why sustainability efforts are important to them. With space at the Noble Hill Sanitary Landfill becoming more limited by the day, recycling becomes even more important for people who live in the Springfield area. Springfield City Council voted Monday to expand and improve the landfill's disposal areas as well as the associated environmental management systems. The city announced the expansion is necessary because the landfill space, which was created in 2019, was meant to last 100 years and is already halfway full. We caught up with some of the people from Springfield – and some from as far away as Ava, Marionville, and Rogersville – who came to town to make sure their materials didn't end up in the landfill. The city's recycling centers offer convenient drop-off locations for a variety of recyclable materials, aiming to reduce landfill waste and promote environmental responsibility. Here is a list of places the City of Springfield offers: Franklin Avenue Recycling Center Address: 731 N. Franklin Avenue Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Accepted Materials: Aluminum, cardboard, glass, paper, plastics (#1, #2, and #5), tin, and limited yardwaste (up to 10 bags of leaves and 2 bundles of brush per day). Lone Pine Recycling Center Address: 3020 S. Lone Pine Avenue Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Accepted Materials: Same as Franklin Avenue Yardwaste Recycling Center (YRC) Address: 3790 S. Farm Road 119, Brookline, MO Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Accepted Materials: Unlimited yardwaste (grass clippings, leaves, garden vegetation), brush (limbs up to 10 inches in diameter), and household recyclables. While recycling services are free, the city suggests honor system donations to support operations. The city recommends $0.50 per bag for city residents; $1.00 per bag for non-residents. Cash and checks are accepted at Franklin Avenue, Lone Pine, and the Household Chemical Collection Center. The YRC and Landfill also accept credit/debit cards. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
