CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Following Sunday’s set of storms, which accumulated a record amount of rainfall, the Clarksville Street Department has begun to offer free debris removal, which will run until next month.

The pickup service will be available for residents within city limits from Tuesday, May 28, through Monday, June 17, according to a City of Clarksville news release.

The news release said the Street Department will not be picking up tree stumps, tree limbs from topped trees or limbs trimmed by a commercial company. Debris for pickup must meet the following criteria:

• Larger limbs must be cut to 8 feet in length or shorter and be 18 inches or less in diameter.
• The pickup address must be within the city limits.
• Debris must be placed within 8 to 10 feet of the street, and not block a drainage ditch or a driver’s view of traffic.
• Residents must call within the designated time period.

If you are interested in having storm debris picked up, contact the Street Department from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at (931) 645-7464. You can also choose to call the pickup line at (931) 472-3353 and leave your address with details of what you want picked up.