Tom Stanton, KLIN News
Following the strong storms Monday night in and around Lincoln, here is general guidance for residents on reporting fallen trees and clearing up branches on/near your property:
For trees blocking City streets or sidewalks, contact the Lincoln Police Department non-emergency number, 402-441-6000. Do NOT call 911. LPD is keeping a list of areas and reporting those to the Community Forestry crews.
For other damage to public trees between the curb and sidewalk, contact the Parks and Recreation Community Forestry Section at 402-441-7847, ext. 0. Voice mail is available at this number, and residents are encouraged to provide their name, address, phone number and the nature of the problem.
Residents can report damage to street trees at UPLNK.lincoln.ne.gov.
Tree debris on private property is the responsibility of the property owner. For tree debris on private properties, residents can contact their refuse haulers or take the debris to one of these locations:
- The City North 48th Street Transfer Station (5101 N. 48th St. — 6:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and 6:45 a.m. to noon Sundays) Regular disposal charges and fees apply. Details at lincoln.ne.gov.
- Hofeling Enterprises (2200 S. Folsom Court. — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday) Disposal fees are $10 for a for a pick-up load and $20 for a trailer.