City’s monthly tree limb drop-off program open third weekend of each month

Residents who have cleared old brush and tree limbs from the winter months of accumulation can drop them off on Friday and Saturday, February 20 and 21, at the City’s Tree Limb Drop-Off Site. Located at 1702 North Schifferdecker Avenue, the site is open from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days.

This free drop-off service is for Joplin residents only and has no load limits on limbs.  Leaves, grass clippings, treated wood, railroad ties, or construction debris will not be accepted. This program is not intended for commercial tree-trimming or removal service providers or contractors.

This program is open on the third Saturday of the month and the Friday preceding that day, year-round. Residents can mark their calendars for the Drop-Off Site to be open from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following dates in 2026:

February 20 & 21

March 20 & 21

April 17 & 18

May 15 & 16

June 19 & 20

July 17 & 18

August 14 & 15

September 18 & 19

October 16 & 17

November 20 & 21

December 18 & 19

Joplin residents should 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 feet and bundled. Bundles shall be no heavier than 50 pounds, and the diameter of each tree limb shall be no larger than four inches.

For more information about the drop-off program, call the Recycling Center at 417-624-0820 ext. 1501. To learn more about the bulky item curbside pickup, call Republic Services at 800-431-1507.