The City of Joplin has announced that the annual leaf pick-up program has ended with all residential areas being canvassed. However, if residents still have leaves, the City crews will provide “special request pick-ups.” Residents wanting to place their address on the pick-up list should call the Parks Department at 625-4750 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. by January 28.
The City asks that leaves be raked to the curb and left un-bagged. It is important for the leaf pile to be completely free of all contamination such as tree limbs, rocks, trash, twigs, and bags. DO NOT rake leaves into the street, as they may clog the storm drains plus cause the City’s street sweeping truck to bypass that area. Make sure vehicles are not blocking access to the leaves.
Another free leaf disposal option is to bring the leaves to the Joplin Compost Facility next to the Turkey Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant at 3457 Eddy Lane, which is west of the intersection of Eddy and North Peace Church Avenue.
Not-so-earth-friendly alternatives for leaf disposal include setting out bagged leaves for the regular weekly trash service or burning the leaves.
Residents wishing to burn their leaves must first obtain a burn permit. Rules and pricing can be obtained by contacting the Joplin Fire Department at 623-0403, or visit the web site www.joplinmofire.org, or call the Finance Department at 624-0820 ext. 242.
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