Joplin’s drop-off site for tree limbs to open this Friday

The City’s Free Drop-Off Site for Tree Limbs will be open this Friday, December 20, and Saturday, December 21.

Joplin residents can drop off tree limbs from 8 AM to 3 PM at 1702 North Schifferdecker Avenue, approximately six-tenths of a mile north of Belle Center Road on the west side of Schifferdecker Avenue. 

The site is now open every month on the third Saturday and preceding Friday. This free drop-off service is for Joplin residents only. Professional contractors are not allowed to dump. 

If this month is too busy, the dates for the 2025 Tree Limb Drop-Off are:

January 17 & 18

February 14 & 15

March 14 & 15

April 18 & 19

May 16 & 17

June 20 & 21

July 18 & 19

August 15 & 16

September 19 & 20

October 17 & 18

November 14 & 15

December 19 &20

Joplin residents should also note that the City’s residential trash service through Republic Services allows yard waste removal on their regular trash pick-up day.  Limbs must be cut to a maximum of four (4) feet and bundled.  Bundles shall be no heavier than 50 pounds.  The diameter of each tree limb shall be no larger than four (4) inches. 

Please contact the Recycling Coordinator at 417-624-0820, ext. 1501 with any questions about the site drop-off. For questions about curbside pickup, contact Republic Services at 800-431-1507.