Crews from the Department of Public Works (DPW) will be collecting tree and limb debris this week (March 27-31) that are the result of fallen tree branches (and in some cases whole trees) from last Saturday’s heavy, wet snow. Residents who have tree debris they would like the City to collect curbside need to call DPW (563-263-8933) to be placed on a list.
Residents can also contact DPW through the Muscatine Connect application powered by SeeClickFix on the residents’ smartphone or using their personal computer, laptop, or tablet and click MUSCATINE CONNECT for a direct link to the page. The app is available from the Apple App Store and from GooglePlay.
The debris needs to be placed curbside and within the following guidelines.
- Smaller tree limbs need to be cut in four-foot lengths and bundled with string or cord;
- Larger tree limbs (up to 10 inches in diameter) needs to be cut in no longer than 10-foot lengths;
- Other larger tree debris will be collected (except for tree roots and stumps) if trimmed into small sections;
- Bundles, larger tree limbs, and other tree debris needs to be placed curbside;
- Contact Public Works (563-263-8933) to be placed on a list for curbside collection of larger tree limbs and larger tree debris;
REGULAR CURBSIDE YARD WASTE COLLECTION
The City of Muscatine continues to offer curbside pickup of grass clippings, leaves, and garden waste placed in City of Muscatine Yard Waste bags. These will be collected by the Solid Waste Division on the residents’ regular refuse collection day.
Bags, tree limbs, and other trimmings should be placed near the refuse container on the day of scheduled pickup. Bags are available at Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Main Street, Fareway, and at the Muscatine Transfer Station when that facility is open to the public.
Yard waste bags that have store brand names on them will not be picked up curbside, but can be taken to the Compost Facility for disposal.
Visit Yard Waste Collection for more details.
COMPOST FACILITY IS OPEN
Residents will also be able to bring brush and branches less than 10 inches in diameter and 10 feet in length to the Muscatine Compost Facility at the Muscatine Transfer Station on South Houser Street. Larger trees and logs can also be taken to the location but tree stumps or roots are not accepted. All material brought to the compost facility needs to be secured during transportation to the compost site as loose material may fall onto city streets causing traffic hazards or damage to vehicles.
The Compost Facility is located at 1000 South Houser Street in Muscatine and open from 12-5 p.m. Sunday through Friday and from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturdays. Non-residents and commercial users of the Compost Facility will be charged a fee for yard waste brought to the site.
Visit Compost Facility for more details and to view the fee schedule for non-resident and for commercial users.