DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Amid the recent storms in Central Illinois, the City of Decatur has set a date for later this month to start the cleanup of tree debris.

In a Facebook post, the city announced that starting May 27, they will help private property owners with tree debris cleanup after the severe weather that hit the area. This tree debris must be placed on the curb, and the city is asking its residents to call them to report or request debris pickup.

They also issued the reminder that right now, Decatur residents have unlimited weekly yard waste collection as a part of basic service. People who have small debris are urged to fit it in their yard waste containers if they are able to do so. If the debris is too large for this, residents can take advantage of the following yard waste service:

• Call 217-875-4820 to report or request pickup by May 23
• Trees and limbs must be brought to the curb no later than May 26
• Tree debris must be cut so it is no longer than eight feet in length

As another reminder, the city is not collecting any other garbage or debris: this includes parts of a fence or shed and building materials. If any of these items are included in the tree debris pile, none of the debris will be collected.

Residents are encouraged to use this weekend and next week to collect their debris at the curb and report their pickup to the city. Public Works crews will start pickups on May 27. People are also being urged to avoid parking in front of debris piles once the pickups begin, as this will prevent crews from reaching the debris with their equipment.

Due to liability issues, city workers cannot come onto private property, so the debris must be on the curb. The crews will pick up every debris pile that is reported.