City of Bentonville Continues Efforts to Clean the Area
Following the severe Memorial Day storms, Bentonville continues to work towards recovering from the significant damage caused. City crews and residents have collectively removed over 30,000 cubic yards of vegetative debris, which is equivalent in volume to about 30,000 washing machines.
Efforts are now shifting from major public streets to local roads and neighborhoods. Residents are advised to keep their vegetative debris curbside, separated from non-vegetative materials to facilitate the clean-up process.
The city is actively taking bids to contract a debris removal company to handle specific needs, ensuring adherence to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursement protocols. For residents who wish to dispose of debris themselves, the compost facility at 2000 NW A Street remains open daily from 7 am to 7 pm.
In a recent emergency city council meeting, the council approved an emergency declaration to work with outside companies on tree removal and to set the city up for FEMA reimbursement. This move aims to expedite the clean-up process and ensure proper management for reimbursement.
Additionally, the city’s Disaster Information webpage provides updates on storm debris removal, burn permits, food waste, hazardous waste, and FEMA assistance, making it a vital resource for residents navigating the recovery.
Notably, the Benton County Debris Drop Site, located in the North Parking Lot of the Benton County Fairgrounds, is available for public use only, excluding commercial businesses, which must find alternative arrangements for debris disposal.
Bentonville Parks and Recreation has also set up a volunteer opportunity for residents to help clean trails, furthering the city’s all-encompassing clean-up efforts.
