Storm Debris Collection To Begin Jan. 8 In Peoria

Press release from the City of Peoria:

PEORIA – January 7, 2021 – Storm debris collection will begin on Friday, January 8, continue through the weekend and into next week following numerous reports of downed trees, limbs/branches throughout the city of Peoria. The damages are a result of the severe winter weather that occurred the last week of December. As part of the post storm recovery efforts, Public Works’ full focus will shift to collecting debris across the city starting this week.

Watch for Updates
An interactive map of the preestablished routes with daily status updates is viewable here: swu-buck-slip-2020.AK-first. Residents can track the status of their route to determine if the collection is incomplete, in progress or complete. If the map shows a property within green territory (route complete), yet the property owner still has storm debris in their yard, they should contact Public Works via one of the following options:

• File a report via Peoria Cares uReport: org/peoria-cares-ureport/.
• Submit a Storm Debris Cleanup Contact Form listed within the web map.
• Call Public Works at (309) 494-8850.

Lend a Hand
Property owners who have storm debris are asked to gather and place it neatly at the curb wherever plausible, and as soon as possible. For efficiency purposes, residents should aim to group the debris in 50 pound bundles that are no longer than five feet.

For Your Safety and the Safety of Others:

• Do not place storm debris in roadways or block sidewalks.
• Public Works will not pick up any other yard waste or anything placed inside a landscape waste bag.
• City workers will not go onto private property to remove trees, limbs/branches, or other storm debris. Property owners should contact a private tree removal company for help if they cannot remove trees and associated debris.
• Do not place storm debris in ravines, creeks or open channels as this can block pipes and culverts.

This collection process is a unique undertaking by the City due the vast amount of damage and will take several days to complete. The Department appreciates your patience and cooperation during these cleanup efforts. The City’s trash hauler, Peoria Disposal Company (PDC), will resume yard waste collection in March. Other trash and recycling services will not be interrupted due to weather conditions.

Missed a Collection?
If your storm debris is not collected by Tuesday, January 12, please review the web map to see if you missed the collection and contact the Department for assistance. For updated information on storm debris collection efforts, please visit our Peoria Picks Up! website and blog: peoriapicksup.com.

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