West Springfield has started collecting the demolition-like debris in the Merrick neighborhood that was pummeled by the tornado.
WEST SPRINGFIELD – The city has arranged for pick-up of the building debris resulting from the June 1 tornado to continue Monday through Friday through June 22.
Republic Waste, a private hauler, has been hired by the city to collect material in the section of the Merrick neighborhood bounded by Main Street, Worcester Street, Memorial Avenue, Union Street and New Bridge Street.
Material will be picked up along the following streets: Fairview Avenue, Irving Street, Church Street, Spring Street, Day Street, Hill Street, George Street, Burford Avenue, Sprague Street, Merrick Street, Russell Street, West School Street.
Also, Willard Avenue, Barnard Street, Mulberry Street, Globe Street, Bridge Street, Railroad Street, Chapin Street, East School Street, Belle Avenue, Allen Street, Colton Avenue, Moseley Avenue, Cottage Street and James Avenue.
Residents are asked to place items on the tree belt for collection and not to mix ordinary household trash, recycling or yard waste with it. Yard waste may be brought to the city’s transfer station on Agawam Avenue.
Materials will be brought to a facility where debris will be separated from it to allow for recycling. For more information, call the Department of Public Works’ operations center at (413) 263-3246.