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Tree debris disposal free to Bluffs residents

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December 17th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Officials with Pottawattamie County Emergency Management report, due to the recent storms, the Council Bluffs Recycling Center at 4441 Gifford Road is accepting tree debris free of charge from Council Bluffs residents. Debris will be accepted for free during normal business hours on Friday, December 17, and Saturday, December 18 only. Friday hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. After Saturday, tree debris will be accepted at the regular rate.
Free tree disposal is limited to tree debris from residents of Council Bluffs and is not available to commercial entities, surrounding communities, or outlying areas. Residents will be required to present proof of address before disposal. All other entities shall pay $27 per ton, with a minimum fee of $5.00 per load.
Branches and logs up to 24” in diameter shall be cut no longer than 10’ in length. Branches and logs 24” to 36” in diameter shall be cut no longer than 6’ in length. Branches and logs 36” and larger in diameter shall be cut no longer than 4’ in length. All loads of branches and logs not cut to specifications and/or containing metal, garbage, or stumps with excessive amounts of dirt will be charged $62 per ton.