Nebraska tornadoes: Douglas County opens tree debris drop-off location in Waterloo
WATERLOO, Neb. (WOWT) - With so much tornado damage in the Omaha area, Nebraska Game and Parks is now offering another location for tree and vegetation debris drop-off.
It’s at Two Rivers State Recreation Area off 264th Street and Highway 92 in Waterloo. They are accepting tree branches, limb, and other so-called “green debris.” Bear in mind no lumber, drywall, insulation, or appliances are being taken.
Brett Dirksen traveled to Omaha with his pickup truck from the Mason City, Iowa area to help a friend who was affected by Friday’s storms.
“Some friends down the road, they had their horse barn destroyed, so I came down to help them clean their stuff,” he said. “We’ve been in the same boat. We’ve had a tornado back home, so we figured all the help you need.”
The drop-off site is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. About a dozen trucks showed up hauling debris within just the first 90 minutes.
The City of Omaha is also operating two drop-off sites: at Greenbrier Park near 209th and Park Drive. That one is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily until further notice.
The Pheasant Point Landfill, located at 13505 N. 216th St. in Bennington, is also open daily with extended hours until 6 p.m., through Saturday. Some residents reported being charged for dumping on Saturday; Mayor Stothert said Monday that the Douglas County Board worked quickly to waive that fee.
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