Movable building materials will also be collected.
SPRINGFIELD – The city has announced that tree and branch debris can be placed on the tree belts and along the edge of the street on residential properties and will be picked up in coming days as part of the tornado cleanup.
Residents are also being asked to separate tree debris from building materials. Movable building materials placed on tree belts and along the edge of streets will also be transported by the city. Residents are encouraged to place their building material debris in 35 gallon barrels or trash bags.
The city is working with Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency to have members of the National Guard assist elderly and disabled residents with the clean up in affected areas.
The tree and branch pickup was announced jointly by the Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management and the Department of Public Works.