The temporary storm debris collection site at the cemetery is now closed, city officials announced Wednesday.
“This decision was made because most of the debris being disposed of is no longer storm related,” according to a news release from the city. “We truly appreciate everyone’s cooperation and patience in using the cemetery and hospital sites over the past 12 weeks since the tornado,” the release continued. “Your support has been invaluable during this challenging time.”
Some storm debris remains at the hospital site and on the rights-of-way.
The news release said city officials expect that the hospital site will be cleaned by the end of the week, after which the city, along with the Illinois Department of Transportation, will continue to collect storm debris from the rights-of-way.
“We expect to complete storm debris collection before the Thanksgiving holiday, barring any unexpected issues,” the news release said.
Residents with tree or brush debris that is not related to the storm are reminded to use the City Brush Collection Program, which requires pre-paid stickers for disposal. Brush debris for the Brush Collection Program should be piled separately from storm debris to help expedite the collection process.
“The city will be prioritizing storm debris collection first, and once all storm debris has been collected, regular brush collection will resume,” the news release said.
“We recognize that the tornado and subsequent debris cleanup have been challenging for everyone,” the release said. “We sincerely appreciate the community’s patience and understanding as we continue to work toward restoring normalcy.”
For more information, contact City Hall at 309-852-2611.
