For Immediate Release
June 11, 2021
Contact: Lynn Nardinger
Deputy Director – Public Services
Public Works Department
651.385.3654
Disposal and Curbside Removal of Storm Damaged Trees
(June 11, 2021, Red Wing, Minn.) – As a result of the storms that passed through the City of Red Wing on Friday, June 11, the Solid Waste Campus at 1873 Bench Street will accept storm-damaged trees and branches at no charge beginning today through Friday, July 2. The hours for this disposal at the Solid Waste Campus are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.** The campus will also accept free disposal on Sunday, June 13, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
City of Red Wing Public Works crews will be clearing roadways on Friday until all roads are passable. Starting Monday, June 14, crews will begin removing branches from the boulevards in various areas throughout the City. Please have your storm debris placed on the boulevard for collection beginning Monday morning.
City crews appreciate the cooperation and patience of neighbors, drivers, and pedestrians in maintaining a safe distance from cleanup areas.
**UPDATE: Due to the low traffic at the Waste Campus on Saturday, hours will return to normal, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., effective this Saturday, July 27.