Where to Dispose of Storm Tree Debris in Missoula

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Missoula City Fire Chief Gordy Hughes made a special point of asking to appear on the KGVO Talk Back Show on Thursday following the severe thunderstorm on Wednesday night. 

Hundreds of tree limbs and other yard waste lined the streets and neighborhoods of Missoula after the storm, and Chief Hughes asked Missoula residents to transport the trees and waste to specific locations for recycling. 

“As far as debris management goes, people are going to be wondering where to get rid of their vegetation, and I specify vegetation because we don’t want people to take the opportunity of getting rid of their old couches,” began Chief Hughes. “We want to dispose of the vegetation and tree limbs and things of that nature.” 

Hughes provided specific locations where vegetation can be taken for disposal. 

“We have drop-off points on city properties,” he said. “One on the north side of the Clark Fork at Rogers Street; this would be to the east of the city cemetery off of Rogers Street. We’re setting up a southside repository location west of Larchmont (Golf Course) on a triangular piece of city property there off of Fort Missoula Road; and then, of course, Missoula Compost will be taking tree branches and natural vegetation.” 

DEBRIS DROP-OFF

The following sites are now available for residents to drop-off debris from the storm at no cost. They will be open for the next two weeks; certain sites have designated hours.

• Garden City Compost (1125 Clark Fork Lane)
• Fort Missoula (36th Street lot)
• Larchmont triangle (access of Post Siding Road)
• Playfair Park (west lost, north of ball fields)
• McCormick Park (east lot)
• Fort Missoula Ponds (access via 40th Avenue, open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

For those without the means to move the vegetation themselves, Hughes had this advice. 

“If you don’t have means to transport, we ask that you pile the debris as best as you can in a boulevard out of traffic and pedestrian walkways," Hughes said.

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