City of Joplin opens tree limb disposal for residents Friday and Saturday

(From the City of Joplin)

The City’s monthly tree limb drop-off program is open this Friday, August 18 and Saturday, August 19

for residents to bring their limbs and branches. The site will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is located at 1702 North Schifferdecker Avenue, approximately six-tenths of a mile north of Belle Center Road on the west side of Schifferdecker Avenue. This free drop-off service is for Joplin residents only. Professional contractors will not be allowed to dump.

This service is offered every third Saturday and the Friday preceding the third Saturday through October 2023. Joplin residents should also note that the City’s residential trash service through Republic Services allows yard waste removal on their regular trash pick-up day. 

 Limbs must be cut to a maximum of four (4) feet and bundled. Bundles shall be no heavier than 50 pounds. The diameter of each tree limb shall be no larger than four (4) inches.

Please contact the Recycling Coordinator at 417-624-0820, ext. 1501 with any questions about the site drop-off. For questions about curbside pickup, contact Republic Services at 800-431-1507.