Tree and Brush Removal Following Storms
Tree and Brush Removal Following Storms
July 29, 2023
The City of Cedar Rapids has taken reports of tree damage and debris following recent storms. Residents may report a City right-of-way tree blocking a street or driveway by calling (319) 286-5747 or submitting a concern through the My CR platform at CityofCR.com/MyCR. Navigate to Submit a Request > Trees > Storm Damage and fill out the form.
Residents with damage to trees located on private property are responsible for the removal of that debris. Those who require assistance with debris removal from recent storms may request help from the City by following these steps:
- Stack debris in the City right-of-way between the street and sidewalk at the front of your property, or within the first 10 feet of the street in front of your house, if you do not have a sidewalk
- Report the location of the debris requiring pickup: contact the City by calling (319) 286-5747 or submitting a concern through the My CR platform at CityofCR.com/MyCR. Navigate to Submit a Request > Trees > Storm Damage and fill out the form
- Do not attempt to put anything large or heavy in your YARDY cart. Doing so may damage collection vehicles and injure staff
The City of Cedar Rapids’ Solid Waste & Recycling division accepts yard waste collection as normal in YARDY carts. Please be sure YARDY cart waste meets the following criteria:
- YARDY cart lid must be closed for collection
- YARDY cart weight limit is 200 pounds. Anything over will damage the collection vehicles and may cause injury to staff
- Logs or bigger branches that bring the total over the weight limit or that do not fit in the YARDY cart with the lid closed must be left out of the YARDY and stacked at the front of the property for separate collection
- Use your YARDY cart for smaller branches and twigs (less than 5 inches in diameter), along with leaves, grass clippings, and acceptable food compost
- Have your YARDY cart in your normal collection area by 7 a.m. on your normal collection day this week
In addition, small residential loads of tree debris can be taken to the Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Marion location at 1954 County Home Road. A small load is defined as a vehicle only, no trailer, such as a car, van, or pick-up truck. Instructions and costs are available online at SolidWasteAgency.org/compost-yard-waste/cost-location.
The City cannot enter private property to collect tree debris. This is not a 2020 Derecho debris collection program; assistance is intended only for debris caused by the recent storms. The deadline to report vegetative debris for collection is Noon on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023. Non-organic debris will not be collected curbside. To schedule a collection for bulky items, contact the Cedar Rapids Solid Waste & Recycling division at (319) 286-5897.
To report dangerous tree conditions, call (319) 286-5711.
