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The City is hosting a community-wide effort to assist with remaining storm debris from the April 29 and June 29 storms.
The City of Springfield is calling on volunteers to roll up their sleeves and lend a hand for a special Clean Green Springfield Storm Debris Cleanup Day on Thursday, July 17, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This one-day, city-led effort aims to assist residents who are still recovering from the recent storms. Volunteers will help move remaining vegetative storm debris to the right-of-way in front of properties for collection.
The meeting points for this effort are as follows:
- Doling Park - 301 E Talmage St, Springfield, MO 65803
- Brentwood Christian Church - 1900 E. Barataria St., Springfield, MO 65804
- Sunset Church of Christ - 1222 W Sunset St, Springfield, MO 65807
- Nichols Park - 1900 W Nichols St, Springfield, MO 65802
- Zagonyi Park - 630 S Park Ave, Springfield, MO 65802
- Grant Beach Park - 1401 N Grant Ave, Springfield, MO 65802
- Lafayette Park - N Boonville Ave, Springfield, MO 65803
- Smith Park - 1536 E Division St, Springfield, MO 65803
- Tom Watkins Park - W Kearney St, Springfield, MO 65803
- Phelps Grove Park - 950 E Bennett St, Springfield, MO 65807 (A.M. only)
- Fassnight Park - 1305 S Main Ave, Springfield, MO 65807
- Meador Park - 2600 S Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO 65804
- Sequiota Park - 3500 S Lone Pine Ave, Springfield, MO 65804
- Unity of Springfield - 2214 E Seminole St., Springfield, MO 65804
During the registration process, select a shift and a park that you would like to use as home base for this event. We'll make sure that a Clean Green T-Shirt in your requested size and plenty of pizza are available. You are more than welcome to sign up for both the morning and afternoon shifts.
Organizations may use this link to register a group.
“This event is a chance for our community to come together once again and support our neighbors who may not have the means to clear their yards on their own,” said Mayor Jeff Schrag. “Clean Green Springfield is all about neighbors helping neighbors.”
Bring work gloves and any brush trimming hand tools you may wish to use. Wear closed-toe shoes, carry water and sunscreen. Be prepared to do physical labor.
Shifts (2)
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean Green Springfield Storm Debris Cleanup Day - Morning | 7:30am (CT) | 11:30pm (CT) | Starting at your selected city park, we will be helping move vegetative storm debris to the right-of-way in front of properties for collection by the city. We will be working in conjunction with Public Works Department crews. |
| Clean Green Springfield Storm Debris Cleanup Day - Afternoon | 1:00pm (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | Starting at your selected city park, we will be helping move vegetative storm debris to the right-of-way in front of properties for collection by the city. We will be working in conjunction with Public Works Department crews. |
