Bentonville, Arkansas...The City of Bentonville is continuing recovery following the severe storms and tornado on May 26, 2024. City residents, who can safely do so, are asked to place any storm-generated debris on the public right-of-way. Specific questions can be answered by calling 479-326-6559.
The public right-of-way is the area of residential property that extends from the street to the sidewalk, ditch, utility pole, or easement. Residents should separate the debris as follows:
- VEGETATIVE DEBRIS (whole trees, tree stumps, tree branches, tree trunks and other leafy material)
- CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS (damaged components of buildings and structures such lumber and wood, wallboard, glass, metal, roofing materials, tile, furnishings, and fixtures)
- APPLIANCES WHITE GOODS (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, heat pumps, ovens, ranges, washing machines, clothes dryers and water heaters)
- ELECTRONIC WASTE (computers, televisions, office electronic equipment, etc.)
- HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (materials that are ignitable, reactive, toxic or corrosive such as paints, cleaners, pesticides, etc.)
Only loose debris will be collected, bagged debris should not be placed on the public right-of-way.
Make every attempt to avoid stacking debris below low-hanging power or utility lines. Do not place debris near street intersections that may interfere with safe sight distances.
Do not place debris within four feet of:
- MAILBOXES
- WATER METERS
- FIRE HYDRANTS
- ANY OTHER ABOVE GROUND UTILITY
- DRAINAGE DITCHES, SWALES, PIPES, AND INLETS
- STREET SIGNS
Only debris placed on the public right-of-way will be eligible for collection until further notice.
If all debris is not picked up during the initial pass, please continue to push the remaining debris to the right-of-way for collection on subsequent passes.
