Cape Girardeau Public Works Department announces storm debris pick-up, disposal plan

The City of Cape Girardeau Public Works Department announced today its plan for the collection of damaged trees and limbs caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ike that moved through the area on Sunday. All storm-damaged tree and limb debris should be placed at residents' curbs for collection by the city's public works department. These collections will be made from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday until Sept. 26.

Residents who prefer to drop off their storm-damaged tree and limb debris may do so at the city compost holding area, located at 453 Cooper St. This option is available free-of-charge 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday until Sept. 27. Any resident choosing this option must show his or her proof of address.

Non-city residents, contractors and others hired to remove limbs may haul debris to the transfer station, where fees will apply. Located at 2500 S. Sprigg St., the station is open 7 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Monday through Friday.