Jackson to complete ice storm debris cleanup today

The City of Jackson reported today the cleanup of ice storm debris should be completed by the end of the day.

According to a news release, Jackson officials expected all "eligible" debris would be removed from curbsides by 8 p.m. today.

A contract for debris removal was awarded last week to Christopher Contracting and Construction of Kearney, Mo., at a cost of $2.83 per compacted cubic yard. After six days of operation, over 26,000 cubic yards of debris had been disposed of, the news release said.

The contract allowed 35 calendar days for cleanup, but after working 12-hour shifts daily the contractor completed the cleanup in only seven days.

At 5 p.m. Friday the city will close the storm debris collection point located on North High Street.

Final cleanup of yards in Jackson is the responsibility of residents, city officials said in the news release.

For more information call 573-243-2300 or 573-243-2333.