AMES, Iowa – Two disposal options have been established for the removal of tree debris from Monday’s storm. There is a self-haul drop-off site and curbside pick-up program available to Ames residents and property owners.

Tree debris may be dropped at the free site at 308 East Ave, the City’s former coal yard. The site will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday and Sunday, through Aug. 23. To access the site, use the following route:

• Enter from the east on East Lincoln Way
• Turn right (north) onto Borne Avenue
• Head north on Borne Avenue into the coal yard
• Drop-off debris
• Leave coal yard and exit onto Center Avenue
• You must turn right onto East Lincoln Way

Commercial tree services and haulers may not use this site and must haul off and dispose of debris at their own expense. The drop-off site is for Ames property owners only to dispose of storm tree debris.

A curbside pickup program will begin Monday, Aug. 17, and continue until all the debris has been picked up. The rules are as follows:

• Property owners must place tree debris parallel to the curb
• Debris must not be placed next to fire hydrants, electric transformers, etc.
• Debris should be cut in lengths of no more than 8 feet long

Assistance in moving debris to the curb is available for the elderly and disabled. Please call 515.239.5670 for assistance. For more information about the programs, call 515.239.5350.