BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Following the May 26 storms that killed four people and destroyed countless homes across Benton County, cities have conducted sweeps where they pick up storm debris piled in residential yards, but that phase is coming to a close in Bentonville.
According to the City of Bentonville, the city's contracted debris removal specialists will perform their final sweep on Aug. 5, so residents are asked to have all their debris front and center before that day.
If residents still have debris after that sweep, they are asked to call the debris pickup line at (479) 326-6559.
Bentonville notes that "city employees and contractors are working seven days a week to restore our beautiful community. We appreciate your assistance as we make progress."
There is also a compost facility that accepts debris directly from Bentonville residents, located at 2000 NW A Street. Limbs, branches, and logs up to 6 feet long are accepted there.
The facilities' hours are listed below:
- Weekdays: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened up two centers in Benton County following the storms on May 26 that killed four, injured others, and destroyed countless homes.
Please call 833-285-7448 (dial 2 for a Spanish option) if you need any accommodations, such as a language interpreter.
Decatur
- Where: Falling Springs Community Church at 21822 Falling Springs Road
- When: 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Bentonville
- Where: NWACC's Shewmaker Center For Workforce Technologies (Room B103)
- When: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Representatives from FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Arkansas departments, and community partners will be at the centers to help residents from Benton, Boone, and Marion counties. Residents do not need an appointment to visit.
The deadline to apply for disaster assistance is Aug. 28.
For more information on disaster relief support, residents can also visit Bentonville's disaster assistance page here.
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