Grand Island Fire Department, Courtesy
GRAND ISLAND — The City of Grand Island Fire Department is canceling the spring restrictive/open burn period scheduled for April 21 – May 4.
The decision is due to the dry conditions Grand Island is currently experiencing as well as the lack of substantial precipitation forecasted in the coming weeks. Should conditions return to normal, fall restrictive/open burn is tentatively scheduled for October 13 – October 26.
The department recognizes this may be an inconvenience to some community members, but reminds residents the City of Grand Island Transfer Station accepts grass, leaves and tree branches at no charge to Grand Island residents within city limits. The station is located at 5050 West Old Potash Highway. The entrance to the Yard Waste Site is located on Monitor Road, which borders the Transfer Station property to the east. The Yard Waste Site was opened to the public on Monday, April 1, 2024.
Restrictions
Yard waste to be disposed of must be clean of waste and debris and must be emptied from garbage bags at the time of disposal. Customers delivering yard waste must ensure that loads are properly secured to prevent littering along the roadways. Free disposal of yard waste is only for homeowners and renters, not contractors for hire.
Hours of Operation
The Yard Waste Site is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information about the Yard Waste Site, citizens can call the Transfer Station at (308) 385-5433 & the Public Works Department at (308) 385-5455.