LITTLE ROCK — The Little Rock Landfill is still taking any storm debris that residents have remaining after last weeks winter storm.
A release from the city of Little Rock stated that solid waste crews are still working to remove any debris as well as working on damage that could hinder area residents. That includes fallen trees and branches, as well as bushes and other loose landscaping.
Warren Atkins, Solid Waste Manager for the City of Little Rock, said that city workers are putting in 10-to-12 hour shifts to bring in what's left over from the winter storm that hit on Christmas night.
In all, Atkins said 616 tons of solid waste debris had already come into the area landfills in the past four days, with an even larger amount still out in the streets and in residential areas.
"There's still a whole lot out there," Atkins said.
For comparison, Atkins said that for the entire month of January in 2012, the city brought in 2,300 tons.
While the amount of waste coming in is, obviously, unusually large, Atkins said that he doesn't think that, while it's just an educated guess, the damage is as bad as it was after the 2000 ice storm that ravaged the city. Atkins said that he believes the city brought in 30,000 tons from that event alone.
Residents who would like to report any storm damage can call 3-1-1 or go to www.littlerock.org and click on the 3-1-1 logo on the page. All vegetation that is taken in will eventually be made into mulch.
For those that want to contribute, The Little Rock Landfill is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. Those with garbage, yard waste and construction and demolition debris may bring it to the landfill for a fee, the release also states. Those curious about the fees can contact the Landfill Scale House at (502) 888-5806.
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