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One week left to take advantage of no-cost mattress and TV recycling through Clean Green Springfield

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Springfield residents have until May 31 to take advantage of no-cost disposal of televisions and mattresses through the Clean Green Springfield litter cleanup and beautification initiative.

Items including mattresses, televisions and t...

Springfield Environmental Services names Dan Jessen as Superintendent of Solid Waste division

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

The City of Springfield’s Environmental Services department has named Dan Jessen as Superintendent of Solid Waste division, effective May 7.

In his almost 23-year career at the City of Springfield, Jessen has served primarily...

MEDIA ALERT: Clean Green Springfield Tire Toss and Jordan Creek Cleanup Saturday, May 6

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The City’s Clean Green Springfield city-wide cleanup and beautification initiative is hosting two events on this weekend on Saturday, May 6. 

Tire Toss:

The City’s Clean Green Springfield initiative is hosting a Tire Toss 7 a.m. – 2 p.m....

Special Disposal Opportunities through Clean Green Springfield begin May 1

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Additional low-cost or no-cost disposal opportunities for a handful of hard-to-dispose-of items will be available beginning May 1 through the City’s Clean Green Springfield initiative. Items including mattresses, te...

Second Lake Springfield Plan Meeting and Open House May 4

Sign up now for tours of the power station

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The City of Springfield and City Utilities will host a second public meeting and open house 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday May 4 at Lake Springfield Boathouse, 2312 Lake Springfield Park Roa...

MEDIA ALERT:Celebrate Earth Day with screening of “Toy Story 4,” indoor activities at the Art Museum

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 Springfield Environmental Services and the Springfield Art Museum are teaming up to host a free, family-friendly Earth Day event, 1-5 p.m., Saturday, April 22 at the Springfield Art Museum (1111 E. Brookside Drive). Familie...

Second Packet and Supply Pickup opportunity for Clean Green Springfield volunteers this Friday

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The City will host the second in a series of drive-thru Packet and Supply Pickup events 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 21 for those who have registered to volunteer for Clean Green Springfield, a community-wide cleanup and beautifica...

Clean Green Springfield continues with upcoming cleanup events and disposal opportunities

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The Clean Green Springfield community-wide cleanup and beautification initiative is going strong with 1,100 individuals registered for volunteer opportunities and more than 350 bags of litter collected to date since the prog...

Celebrate Earth Day with screening of “Toy Story 4,” family activities at the Art Museum

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Springfield Environmental Services and the Springfield Art Museum are teaming up to host a free, family friendly Earth Day event, 1-5 p.m., Saturday, April 22 at the Springfield Art Museum (1111 E. Brookside Drive). Families will lear...

Springfield’s Jordan Creek daylighting featured in national publication

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Smithsonian Science Correspondent writes “How ‘Daylighting’ Buried Waterways Is Revitalizing Cities Across America”

Springfield, Missouri’s “Renew Jordan Creek” project is featured in Smithsonian Magazine, in an article titled...

Registration now open for Clean Green Springfield 2023 volunteer opportunities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield is a beautiful city, but in recent years the community is noticeably struggling with the negative impacts of trash and litter. You can be a part of the solution by joining Clean Green Springfield!

Springfield Mayor...

MEDIA ALERT: City to host kickoff ceremony for Clean Green Springfield 2023 initiative March 15

MEDIA ALERT

WHAT:            Kick off ceremony and cleanup event to launch Clean Green Springfield 2023

WHEN:           Wednesday, March 15 ...

Environmental Services names Brandon Freeman as Superintendent of City’s sanitary sewer division

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City’s Environmental Services department has named Brandon Freeman as Superintendent of Clean Water Services, the City’s sanitary sewer management division, effective Jan. 29. Freeman replaces Mike Delong who retired in December.

F...

Environmental Services Enviro Flick movie series to present "A Plastic Ocean" Feb. 16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Every item of plastic that has ever been created is still on the planet today. Humans produce 300 million tons of plastic per year – 8 million tons of which are dumped into Earth’s oceans.

The documentary film &...

Recycling and repurposing options available for Christmas trees and décor this holiday season

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Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree, how droopy are thy branches.  

You may have enthusiastically hauled out the holly this holiday season, but it’s nearly time to consider how to dispose of those tannenbaums. Sprin...

Environmental Services gathers input on how Springfieldians interact with water

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The City’s Department of Environmental Services is seeking input on how residents interact with water resources and amenities in Springfield to help create a better connection between residents and the Ozarks’ natu...

City awarded $17 Million in state Water Infrastructure Grants to help fund 14 stormwater projects

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The City of Springfield was recently approved for nearly $17 million in funding toward 14 individual stormwater improvement projects through the State American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Water Infrastructure Community Grant Program facili...

MEDIA ALERT: Customer appreciation events at all City recycling drop-off sites tomorrow

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WHAT: Springfield Environmental Services will provide refreshments and giveaway items to recyclers in celebration of America Recycles Day.  WHEN:  8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15

WHERE:  Customer appreciation items w...

City, CU to kick off Lake Springfield planning process Nov. 17

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The City of Springfield and City Utilities will host an event to kick off the Lake Springfield planning process 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 at the Springfield Art Museum and livestreamed at LakeSGFPlan.com. The event was init...

City celebrates America Recycles Day with customer appreciation at all recycling drop-off sites

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Environmental Services will celebrate America Recycles Day 2022 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15 by offering customer appreciation giveaways at all three of the City’s recycling drop-off locations...

Pumpkins and organic decorations accepted for composting at all City recycling sites

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the United States produces more than 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins each year, most of which end up contributing to waste in landfills across the country. 

As Springfield reside...

City solicits bids for sanitary sewer rehabilitation “open cut repair” contract

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Springfield Environmental Services is soliciting bids from qualified contractors for the Sanitary Sewer Overflow Control Program, Group 7 Public Sewer Rehabilitation Project – Open Cut Repairs contract through 10 a.m. on Tue...

City hosts sewer repair program open house on Oct. 20 for portions of Ravenwood neighborhood

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Property owners and residents in the Ravenwood Subdivision are invited to attend an informational open house opportunity 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20 at Campbell United Methodist Church (1747 E. Republic Road) to learn about t...

City of Springfield Environmental Services names Erick Roberts as assistant director

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The City’s Environmental Services department has named Erick Roberts as assistant director effective Sept. 26.  

Roberts has been with the City of Springfield since 2000, serving various technician roles with the Solid Waste d...

City, CU select firm to plan future of Lake Springfield area

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After a competitive procurement process, the City of Springfield and City Utilities have selected engineering and consulting firm Crawford, Murphy & Tilly as the consultant for the Lake Springfield Master Plan. The plan is project...

Sewer smoke testing in Ravenwood, Prairie View Heights subdivisions planned July 25-29

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City of Springfield Environmental Services will perform sanitary sewer smoke testing in portions of the Ravenwood and Prairie View Heights subdivisions the week of July 25 (weather dependent).

Smoke testing is conducted to help locate ...

Springfield Environmental Services issues Request for Qualifications for professional services

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Springfield Environmental Services has issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) through 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 2 for the purpose of pre-qualifying firms to provide professional services related to various projects located in the City’...

Approved fee increases at Noble Hill Landfill, Yardwaste Recycling Center to take effect July 1

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Beginning July 1, customers to the City’s Noble Hill Sanitary Landfill and Yardwaste Recycling Center facilities will notice an increase in fees for various products and services. Fee increases were approved by City Council ...

Planned sewer rate increase takes effect July 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Recent sewer rate benchmarking study indicates Springfield wastewater rates are below rates of similar cities in Missouri and Midwest.   

Customers on City sewer service will see a planned rate increase beginning July...

Springfield Environmental Services launches educational blog

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Springfield Environmental Services is telling their story in a new way by launching a blog. The online feed, aptly titled the “ES Blog,” is intended to give subject matter experts a channel to share their knowledge on a variety of loc...

Celebrate Earth Day 2022 in Springfield with movies, cleanup events and festivals

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The Springfield community will be host to a variety of events and activities in celebration of Earth Day on April 22, 2022. From movies to volunteer cleanups to festivals, activities are aimed at increasing awareness, education and en...

Environmental Services to celebrate Earth Day with virtual screening of “2040: The Regeneration”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

In celebration of Earth Day 2022, Springfield Environmental Services invites adults and families alike to enjoy a special “EnviroFlick” movie series virtual screening of “2040: The Regeneration,&rdquo...

City's Yardwaste Recycling Center and Franklin Avenue recycling sites reopened

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The City's Yardwaste Recycling Center (3790 S. Farm Road 119) and Franklin Avenue Recycling Center (371 N. Franklin Avenue) are now open to the public. City Solid Waste Division staff are still working to clear the Lone Pine Avenue Re...

City recycling facilities to remain closed Feb. 24 due to inclement weather

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UPDATE: City recycling centers will remain closed through Thursday, Feb. 24 due to inclement weather. 

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The Springfield Yardwaste Recycling Center (3790 S. Farm Road 119), Franklin Avenue Recycling Center (37...

U.S. Dept. of Commerce invests $800K in plan redevelopment of former coal power plant site

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield will receive an $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to conduct planning efforts for the redevelopment of the Lake Springfield area. This grant is fund...

Recycling and repurposing options available for Christmas trees this holiday season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Christmas Tree is the central feature of so many homes during the holiday season. Springfield Environmental Services wants residents to remember: When the holiday season is over, there may still be life left in your Christmas tree...

Environmental Services reminds residents to think sustainably while decking the halls

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

As residents begin to haul out the holly this holiday season, Springfield Environmental Services reminds folks that broken string lights and used décor items can often be recycled or repurposed through donation, reducing th...

MEDIA ALERT: City celebrates America Recycles Day with customer appreciation at City recycling sites

MEDIA ALERT

WHAT: Customer appreciation in celebration of America Recycles Day

WHEN: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 19

WHERE:  All City recycling centers - Lone Pine Avenue (3020 S. Lone Pine Ave.), Franklin Avenue (731 N. Franklin Ave.), and Yardwas...

MEDIA ALERT: Informational open house for sanitary sewer projects near Pea Ridge Creek Nov. 18

MEDIA ALERT

WHAT: Information Open House for two upcoming sanitary sewer projects near the Pea Ridge Creek in north Springfield

WHEN: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 18

WHERE: Northview Center Community Room (301 E. Talmage St.) in Doling Park

The City of Spr...

City celebrates America Recycles Day with customer appreciation, a movie and a wizard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Environmental Services will celebrate America Recycles Day 2021 with a trio of opportunities highlighting recycling education and resources in the community. 

America Recycles Day, a program of Keep America Beautif...

City to host informational open house for sanitary sewer projects near Pea Ridge Creek Nov. 18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield will host an informational open house to inform the public and impacted property owners of two upcoming sanitary sewer capacity projects planned along the Pea Ridge Creek in north Springfield. Those interested ...

“EnviroFlick” movie series to present “Microplastic Madness” virtual movie screening and discussion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Environmental Services invites adults and families alike to enjoy a special “EnviroFlick” movie series virtual screening of “Microplastic Madness,” available for at-home viewing Nov....

Saturday's Clean Green Springfield Doling Branch Point of Pride Cleanup event cancelled

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Due to a stormy forecast, Saturday's Point of Pride Doling Branch Cleanup event at Doling Park is canceled. Thank you to those who volunteered.

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Pumpkins and organic decorations accepted for composting at all City recycling sites

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Halloween is almost upon us. As you consider retiring those soggy jack-o-lanterns and droopy corn stalks, Springfield Environmental Services wants to remind you that organic decorations are accepted for composting at all City recyclin...

MEDIA ALERT: West Meadows Point of Pride Cleanup 9 a.m. - noon tomorrow

MEDIA ALERT 

A "Point of Pride" cleanup of downtown Springfield's West Meadows is scheduled 9 a.m. - noon, Saturday, Oct. 9 through Clean Green Springfield. Volunteers are needed to join the West Central Neighborhood Alliance and Adopt-A...

MEDIA ALERT: Packet pickup for Clean Green Springfield volunteers 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. this Friday

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Volunteers registered for Springfield’s fall edition of Clean Green Springfield will be able to pick up their packets 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 1. The drive-through event located at the City’s Environmental Resource Center (290 E...

First t-shirt and packet pickup opportunity for Clean Green Springfield volunteers this Friday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Volunteers registered for Springfield’s fall edition of Clean Green Springfield will be able to pick up their packets 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 1. The drive-through event located at the City’s Environmental Resource Cen...

City launches another round of Clean Green Springfield volunteer opportunities this fall

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Early this year when Springfield needed some love, the community stepped up.

Thanks to the help of more than 1,000 volunteers who made the spring 2021 launch of Clean Green Springfield a success, the City and project partners...

City solicits public input on updates to Stormwater Management Plan through Sept. 22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A draft of the City of Springfield’s updated Stormwater Management Plan is available for public review and comment through 5 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 22. The plan describes the City’s programs, practices and goals fo...

Springfield one of 13 communities highlighted in EPA report to Congress about integrated planning

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Springfield is one of 13 communities in the nation that has successfully improved water quality through an integrated planning approach required by a regulatory permit, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Report to...

Planned sewer rate increase takes effect July 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Customers on City sewer service will see a planned rate increase beginning July 1, in order to continue improving the City’s aging sewer system and to remain in compliance with federal Clean Water Act regulations. The City of Springfi...

Springfield Environmental Services forms new Water Quality Engineering and Development division

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Springfield Environmental Services has recently reorganized to form a new Water Quality Engineering and Development division aimed at improving service to the business and development community as well as strategic planning of sewer a...

Springfield Tree City USA receives Department of Conservation grant for gravel bed tree nursery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield’s Tree City USA committee received a Tree Resource Improvement and Maintenance (TRIM) grant from the Missouri Department of Conservation to install a Missouri Gravel Bed tree nursery at the City nursery facility a...

City's “EnviroFlick” movie series to present “The Clean Bin Project” virtual screening and event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Environmental Services invites the public to celebrate Earth Day 2021 with a special “EnviroFlick” movie series virtual screening of “The Clean Bin Project,” available for viewing Ap...

Clean Green Springfield registrations surpass 1,000

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The City of Springfield’s Clean Green initiative has attracted more than 1,000 individuals signing up to assist with trash pickup and beautification during the months of April and May. Individuals, families, various groups and local b...

Clean Green Springfield initiative kicks off this spring

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield is a beautiful city, but due to the effects of the pandemic and other factors, it noticeably needs some love.  

The City of Springfield is launching “Clean Green Springfield,” a series of City-wide cleanup activiti...

City seeks to amend Overflow Control Plan to continue sound investment in sewer system

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Proposed plan would revise and extend agreement with Missouri Department of Natural Resources through 2035.

City Council at its March 22 meeting heard the first reading of an ordinance authorizing the City’s Department of Environmental...

Springfield shreds 100-ton recycling challenge, collects more than 111 tons of paper

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Springfield Environmental Services is thrilled to report a 111.29 ton final collection total for their month-long 100-ton paper recycling challenge. This amount is 26 tons above the monthly average normally collected at City recycling...

Recycling options available for live Christmas trees this season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Christmas Tree is the central feature of so many homes during the holiday season. Springfield Environmental Services wants residents to remember: When the holiday season is over, there may still be life left in your Christmas tree...

City reports reaching half-way point in 100-ton paper recycling goal

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Environmental Services reminds residents to think green this holiday season.

At the half-way point of the City’s 100-ton paper challenge, Springfield Environmental Services is happy to report collecting 51.5 tons of paper so far at Cit...

City issues 100-ton paper recycling challenge in recognition of America Recycles Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City of Springfield Environmental Services will celebrate America Recycles Day 2020 by issuing a month-long community challenge to recycle 100 tons of paper, the top recyclable material found in Springfield’s Noble Hill Sani...

Reminder: Pumpkins and organic decorations accepted at all City recycling sites

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Halloween is almost upon us. As you consider retiring those soggy jack-o-lanterns and droopy corn stalks, Springfield Environmental Services wants to remind you that organic decorations are accepted year-round at all City recycling dr...

Environmental review records for CDBG home rehabilitation project area available for public comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds for th...

EPA visit highlights Springfield's Brownfields Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler and EPA Region 7 Administrator Jim Gulliford were in Springfield Thursday to acknowledge the work done by the City of Springfield and its many partners in conjunction with t...

Planned sewer rate increase takes effect July 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Customers on City sewer service will see a planned rate increase beginning July 1, in order to continue improving the City’s aging sewer system and to remain in compliance with federal Clean Water Act regulations. The City o...

City issues RFQ for architecture and engineering services for Jordan Creek daylighting project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield has issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) through 5 p.m. July 15 for engineering and architecture services for the design of the Renew Jordan Creek project from Main Avenue to Boonville Avenue.

Renew Jordan ...

Springfield Environmental Services to mark 50th anniversary of Earth Day with virtual activities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Fifty years ago, on April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks and auditoriums to demonstrate support for a healthy, sustainable environment during the nation’s first Earth Day celebration. In recent yea...

Final review opportunity of proposed updates to FEMA floodplain maps available through March 28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Residents are encouraged to review revisions to proposed updates to Springfield’s flood insurance rate maps by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through March 28 and submit questions and concerns.  

Revi...

Recycling options available for live and artificial Christmas trees this season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Environmental Services wants residents to remember: When the holiday season is over, there may still be life left in your Christmas tree.

“No matter whether your family chooses a live or an artificial Christmas tr...

You can recycle that! Environmental Services reminds residents to think green this holiday season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

As residents clean up after Thanksgiving feasts and begin to haul out the holly, Springfield Environmental Services wants families to consider disposal options that don’t involve a trash can. Holiday waste and even d&eac...

City celebrates America Recycles Day with free coffee, doughnuts and a movie

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City of Springfield Environmental Services will celebrate America Recycles Day 2019 with another installment of the EnviroFlick movie series, Thursday, Nov. 14 at the Moxie Cinema, followed by a Nov. 15 Customer Appreciation Day at th...

Environmental Services celebrates fall yardwaste cleanup season with a smash

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

It’s finally autumn in the Ozarks. As pretty-colored leaves begin to crunch and pumpkins on your porch start to shrivel, Springfield Environmental Services wants you to know your options for cleanup. And they involve a BIG s...

City issues reminder about yardwaste and debris disposal following storms

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cleaning up after last night’s storms? The City of Springfield Environmental Services department manages three drop-off recycling centers that accept leaves, sticks and other yardwaste 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Tuesday-Satu...

City, downtown organizations asking the public to #scoopthepoop

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nearly 25 pounds of dog poop is collected weekly from Downtown Springfield’s Park Central Square, Jubilee Park and surrounding public parking lots. That equates to almost three, 5-gallon buckets, costing the City of Springfi...

City hosts sewer program open houses for Rountree, Delaware, Phelps and University Heights neighbors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Property owners and residents in portions of the Rountree, Delaware, Phelps and University Heights neighborhoods are invited to attend one of two informational open house opportunities 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., Tuesdays, Sept. 17 and 24 at ...

Sewer smoke testing in Rountree, Delaware, Phelps and University Heights to take place in August

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City of Springfield Environmental Services will perform sanitary sewer smoke testing in portions of the Rountree, Delaware, Phelps Grove and University Heights neighborhoods beginning Tuesday, Aug. 6. Testing throughout the area is ex...

City’s Environmental Services “Enviro Flick” movie series to present “Wall•E” Aug. 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Families are encouraged to grab their blankets and lawn chairs and join City of Springfield Environmental Services for a special outdoor screening of Pixar’s Wall•E, 7-10:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 1 at the Peace Throu...

Landfill fee increase effective Monday, July 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City’s Department of Environmental Services will increase the tipping fees at the Springfield Sanitary Landfill from $30.94 per ton to $32.18 per ton, a 4% increase. There will be no increase on the $20 minimum charge for individu...

Planned sewer rate increase takes effect July 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Residents on City sewer service will see a planned rate increase beginning July 1, in order to continue improving the City’s aging sewer system and to remain in compliance with federal Clean Water Act regulations. The City o...

Residents encouraged to review proposed updates to FEMA floodplain maps

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield-Greene County residents are encouraged to attend one of four open houses June 4-6 to review the proposed updates to the Springfield-Greene County’s floodplain map by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

The open ...

Environmental advocates to “pass the baton” during Earth Day Ceremony Monday in Park Central Square

The year 2020 will mark the 50^th anniversary of Earth Day. In honor of this milestone, a group of seasoned local environmental supporters will use this year’s 49^th year as a platform to build renewed awareness around the holiday and its mission....

City’s Environmental Services “Enviro Flick” movie series to present “Bag it” tonight at 7 p.m.

Americans use 60,000 plastic bags every five minutes – single-use disposable bags that we mindlessly throw away. But where is “away?” Where do the bags and other plastics end up and at what cost to our environment, marine lif...

City launches Yard Ethic certification program to connect residents with yard care resources

When to fertilize? How much to water? What should I plant and where?  These are all questions yard owners grapple with on an annual basis, often making choices that are unnecessary, costly and sometimes even harmful to the environment.

The City o...

City hosts sewer program open house Feb. 28 for residents in eastern portion of Doling Neighborhood

Property owners and residents of the Pea Ridge 06 basin, a sewer basin located in the eastern portion of the Doling Neighborhood, are invited to an informational open house 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28 at Watkins Elementary School (7...

Several options available for live, artificial Christmas tree recycling this season

Springfield Environmental Services wants residents to remember: When the holiday season is over, there may still be life left in your Christmas tree.

The live versus artificial question has been debated for decades, but no matter which your family chooses,...

Springfield Environmental Services wraps up sustainable holiday tips for residents

City of Springfield Environmental Services is wishing residents a happy and green holiday with a new education initiative centered around sustainable holiday practices. 

“Green Holiday SGF” kicked off Dec. 1 with a series of da...

MEDIA ALERT: City celebrates America Recycles Day tomorrow with free doughnuts at recycling sites

City of Springfield Environmental Services is celebrating America Recycles Day, Thursday, Nov. 15, by thanking the community for recycling and supporting sustainable solid waste management in Springfield with free coffee, doughnuts and prizes.

Coffee and d...

City celebrates America Recycles Day Nov. 15 with free coffee and doughnuts at recycling sites

City of Springfield Environmental Services is celebrating America Recycles Day, Thursday, Nov. 15, by thanking the community for recycling and supporting sustainable solid waste management in Springfield with free coffee, doughnuts and prizes.

Coffee and d...

City’s Environmental Services department kicks off movie series Nov. 13 with “WASTED!"

A third of the food grown annually for human consumption is never eaten. That’s 1.3 billion tons, or $218 billion worth, of food that ends up in the garbage.

The documentary “Wasted! The Story of Food Waste,” will be shown at ...

City of Springfield Environmental Services names two assistant directors to staff

The City’s Environmental Services department has named Wade Drossel and Ron Petering as assistant directors, effective Sept. 17. Previous Assistant Director Errin Kemper was named director in May after Steve Meyer retired.

Wade Drossel, P.E.,&...

City expanding mattress recycling service to Franklin Avenue Recycling Center

The City of Springfield has expanded mattress recycling collection services to its Franklin Avenue Recycling Center location at 731 N. Franklin Avenue.

Collection of mattresses and box springs began at the Springfield Sanitary Landfill and Lone Pine Recycl...

Sewer smoke testing in Robberson and Weller neighborhood begins Monday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

The City of Springfield’s Clean Water Services division will perform sanitary sewer smoke testing in sections of the Robberson and Weller neighborhoods beginning Monday, July 30.

The boundaries of the testing area are roughly...

City Council hears update on Landfill Greenhouse Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

City Council received an update on Tuesday by the Department of Environmental Services on revised plans for a community greenhouse operation, to be powered by renewable energy generated by the Noble Hill Landfill Renewable E...

Planned sewer rate increase takes effect July 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Residents on City sewer service will see a planned rate increase beginning July 1, in order to continue improving the City’s aging sewer system and to remain in compliance with federal Clean Water Act regulations. ...

16 honored at 17th annual Choose Environmental Excellence Awards

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Twelve organizations presented a total of 16 awards celebrating the efforts, dedication, and accomplishments of a wide variety of recipients at the 17^th Choose Environmental Excellence Awards Luncheon held today at the White River Con...

Errin Kemper named City's next Director of Environmental Services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Errin Kemper has been named the City’s Director of Environmental Services, effective April 1, 2018. Kemper succeeds Steve Meyer, who is retiring.

Kemper has been Assistant Director of Environmental Services at City of Springfield since...

City to offer mattress recycling beginning March 23

Two City of Springfield recycling facilities will begin accepting mattresses and box springs  beginning Friday, March 23. 

Previously unavailable at Springfield recycling sites, mattress recycling services will now be offered at the City&...

Portion of South Luster Avenue to close Tuesday-Friday

A portion of South Luster Avenue near the residence at 2323 S. Luster Ave. will close at 7 a.m. Tuesday, March 6 and remain closed through Friday, March 9 (weather permitting) to complete emergency sewer repairs. Motorists are advised to seek an alternate...

City Environmental Services director announces retirement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Steve Meyer, director the City’s Department of Environmental Services, announces his retirement effective May 12.

Meyer, a professional engineer, returned to his hometown of Springfield in 1987 to join the City. Over the course of his ...

Sewer smoke testing in Woodland Heights neighborhood begins Monday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield’s Clean Water Services division will perform sanitary sewer smoke testing in the Woodland Heights neighborhood beginning Monday, Feb. 12. 

The boundaries of the testing area are roughly betwe...

City to launch educational campaign on trash management system

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City’s contracts with Springfield’s trash haulers that own their own landfills are set to expire in 2019, which has led to the discussion about ways to improve how Springfield manages residential trash.

In 1991, Springfield voters ...

MEDIA ALERT: City celebrates America Recycles Day with free entry to Discovery Center 1-5 p.m Sunday

The City of Springfield Department of Environmental Services is teaming up with the Discovery Center of Springfield to host an America Recycles Day event, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5 at the Discovery Center, 438 E. St. Louis Street.

Admission will be free to v...

MEDIA ALERT: City celebrates America Recycles Day with free entry to Discovery Center 1-5 p.m Sunday

The City of Springfield Department of Environmental Services is teaming up with the Discovery Center of Springfield to host an America Recycles Day event, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5 at the Discovery Center, 438 E. St. Louis Street.

Admission will be free to v...

City celebrates America Recycles Day with free admission to Discovery Center 1-5 p.m. Nov. 5

The City of Springfield Department of Environmental Services is teaming up with the Discovery Center of Springfield to host an America Recycles Day event, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5 at the Discovery Center, 438 E. St. Louis Street.

Admission will be free to v...

City issues reminder of methods of contact regarding Sewer Repair program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield would like to remind citizens of our methods of contacting property owners regarding the City's ongoing Private Sewer Repair Program. 

The Private Sewer Repair Program offers property owners the opportu...

Planned sewer rate increase takes effect July 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Residents on City sewer service will see a planned rate increase beginning July 1, in order to continue improving the City’s aging sewer system and to remain in compliance with federal Clean Water Act regulations. The City o...

Community Involvement Committee hears recommendations for reducing the use of coal tar sealants

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

City Council’s Community Involvement Committee (Mayor Pro Tem Jan Fisk, Zone 2 Councilman Tom Prater, Zone 1 Councilwoman Phyllis Ferguson and General Seat D Richard Ollis) met Tuesday, June 13 to hear additional i...

Sewer smoke testing in Robberson and Woodland Heights neighborhoods starts Tuesday

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The City of Springfield’s Clean Water Services division will perform sanitary sewer smoke testing in the Robberson and Woodland Heights neighborhoods starting Tuesday, May 30. 

The sewers being tested are a...

MEDIA ALERT: City to dedicate improvements to Yardwaste Recycling Center 10 a.m. April 21

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The City of Springfield will host a pre-Earth Day celebration 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Friday, April 21 to dedicate the newly upgraded Yardwaste Recycling Center (3790 Farm Road 119, Brookline). 

Due to the threat of...

City shares results of Trash and Recycling Collection Efficiency Study

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The City of Springfield has concluded the first phases of a Trash and Recycling Collection Efficiency Study that have included an analysis of the current collection system, several methods of public outreach and regional and...

City to dedicate improvements to Yardwaste Recycling Center April 21

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The City of Springfield will host a pre-Earth Day celebration 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Friday, April 21 to dedicate the newly upgraded Yardwaste Recycling Center (3790 Farm Road 119, Brookline).

A dedication ceremony will tak...

Celebrate Earth Month 2017 with a variety of events and activities

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The local observance of the 47th Earth Day is an offering of a variety of activities celebrating the outdoors and encouraging environmental stewardship. 

A complete schedule of events for the month of April is availa...

Source of green substance in Fassnight Creek confirmed

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City officials have confirmed that the green substance found in Fassnight Creek Thursday afternoon was a non-hazardous fluorescein dye. A nearby facility used the dye to determine where some patio drains at the fac...

City reports non-hazardous dye found in Fassnight Creek

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City Officials report that a green substance found in Fassnight Creek Thursday afternoon is most likely a non-hazardous substance such as fluorescein dye.

At 2 p.m. the Springfield Fire Department received a call reporting a ...

MEDIA ALERT: City to host second opportunity for input on trash and recycling at Open House Jan. 11

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The City of Springfield will host a second opportunity for the public to learn about the ongoing Trash and Recycling Collection Efficiency Study and provide feedback at an informational open house 5:30 – 7 p.m. Wed...

City seeks public input regarding trash and recycling collection

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Springfield residents are encouraged to complete an online public input survey regarding trash and recycling collection within the city limits. This survey seeks to gather information on current collection services offered a...

Sewer smoke testing near Evangel University to begin Dec. 12

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The City of Springfield's Clean Water Services division will perform sanitary sewer smoke testing near Evangel University beginning Monday, Dec. 12. 

The sewers being tested lie roughly along Glenstone Avenu...

MEDIA ALERT: Trash and Recycling Collection Study telephone survey begins Nov. 14

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On behalf of the City of Springfield, Fort Hays State University Institute of Public Affairs students, under the direction of consultant firm Burns & McDonnell, will begin conducting a telephone survey of Springfield residents...Read on...

MEDIA ALERT: City to host public open house on efficiency of trash and recycling services Nov. 10

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The City of Springfield will host an Informational Open House 5:30 – 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10 at the Discovery Center (438 E. St. Louis St.) to offer information about the on-going Trash and Recycling Collection Efficiency Study. ...Read on...

City celebrates completion of the South Creek Restoration Project

The City of Springfield hosted a celebration of the completion of the South Creek Restoration Project at a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 26 at Sunset Street and Grant Avenue, near the South Creek Greenway Trail.

The purpose of the project wa...Read on...

City of Springfield to study the efficiency of trash and recycling services, gather public input

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The City of Springfield is studying the efficiency of trash and recycling collection services within the city limits. The Department of Environmental Services has selected Burns and McDonnell as a consultant firm to conduct the st...Read on...

MEDIA ALERT: City to celebrate the completion of the South Creek Restoration Project Oct. 26

The City of Springfield invites the public to celebrate the completion of the South Creek Restoration Project at a ribbon cutting ceremony 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 at Sunset Street and Grant Avenue, near the South Creek Greenway Trail. Parking is availa...Read on...

Glenwood Village property owners invited to Private Sewer Repair Program open house Oct. 11

Property owners and residents in the Glenwood Village neighborhood and surrounding area are invited to an informational open house 5:30 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11 at Cooper Tennis Complex, 2701 E. Pythian St., to learn about the City of Springfield’s Priv...Read on...

City’s Sustainability Officer Barbara Lucks announces resignation

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After 22 years with the City of Springfield, most notably as the City’s first sustainability officer, Barbara Lucks is announcing her resignation (effective in mid-October) to work full time as a private consultant.

Lucks join...Read on...

City’s plan for continued sewer upgrades a sound investment

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City Council received a refresher course Tuesday on a long-term plan they approved in November 2014 for Springfield to reduce sewer system overflows and protect water quality. Implementation of this plan will require moderate sew...Read on...

Brentwood area property owners invited to Private Sewer Repair Program open house tomorrow

Property owners and residents in the Brentwood neighborhood are invited to an informational open house 5:30 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 12 at Pershing Middle School, 2120 S. Ventura Ave., to learn about the City of Springfield’s Private Sewer Repair Program. ...Read on...

Planned sewer rate increase takes effect July 1

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Residents on City wastewater service will see a planned rate increase beginning July 1. The City of Springfield contracts with City Utilities for sanitary sewer services billing, so customers will notice this change on their Augu...Read on...

Sewer smoke testing in Oak Grove neighborhood to begin June 22

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The City of Springfield's Clean Water Services division will perform smoke testing in the FC15 sewer basin beginning the week of June 22. The Fassnight Creek 15 basin is located in the Oak Grove neighborhood, roughly south of E. ...Read on...

EPA recognizes Springfield for 17 years of successful redevelopment using brownfields grants

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The City of Springfield was officially recognized today by EPA Region 7 for its successful 17-year history of redevelopment of formerly polluted properties. Since 1999, using a little more than $7 million in EPA Brownfields grant...Read on...

Sewer smoke testing between North Patterson Avenue and Highway 65 to begin June 14

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The City of Springfield's Clean Water Services division will perform smoke testing in the JC13 sewer basin beginning the week of June 13. The Jordan Creek 13 basin is located North of Chestnut Expressway between North Patterson A...Read on...

EPA awards $200,000 to Springfield for job training program

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A $200,000 grant to The Missouri Job Center will provide job opportunities in the city’s northwest quadrant. The grant funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will be used to recruit, train and place local unemployed a...Read on...

Sewer smoke testing on MSU campus begins May 18

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The City of Springfield’s Clean Water Services division will perform smoke testing on Missouri State University's campus Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week. Boundaries for the testing are National Avenue (east), Grand St...Read on...

Sewer insurance program not sanctioned by the City

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Springfield residents may have received a letter from American Water Resources (AWC) of Missouri, informing them of their sewer service line maintenance responsibility. The letters offers an insurance product called "The Sewe...Read on...

Phase 4 of Springfield Private Sewer Repair Program to launch with May 17 meeting

The City of Springfield will launch phase 4 of its Private Sewer Repair Program with an informational open house for eligible properties 5:30–7 p.m., Tuesday, May 17 at the Greene County Archives Building, 1126 N. Boonville Ave.

The program provides f...Read on...

Unhealthy air quality alert for Sunday, possibly Monday, for Springfield area

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The City of Springfield is monitoring a wildfire smoke plume from Canada that is anticipated to inundate the Springfield airshed by Sunday morning with the strong smell of burning firewood. This is an alert for high levels of fin...Read on...

16th annual Choose Environmental Excellence awards announced

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Twelve organizations presented a total of 21 awards celebrating the efforts, dedication and accomplishments of a wide variety of recipients. Each presenting organization at the Awards Luncheon determines their own award criteria a...Read on...

16th annual Choose Environmental Excellence awards to be presented Friday, April 29

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The 16th annual Springfield/Greene County Choose Environmental Excellence awards will be presented Friday, April 29 at a noon luncheon at the White River Conference Center, 600 W. Sunshine, Springfield, as a part of Springfield's ...Read on...

Environmental Services dedicates Clean Water Services Operations Building

In celebration of Earth Day, the City of Springfield Environmental Services Department dedicated the new Clean Water Services Operations Building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and facility open house Friday, April 22 at 755 N. Franklin Avenue.

This...Read on...

MEDIA ALERT: Public invited to Open House for new Clean Water Services Operations Building April 22

The public is invited to celebrate Earth Day with the dedication of the new City of Springfield Environmental Services Clean Water Services Operations Building 10 a.m. – noon, Friday, April 22 at 755 N. Franklin Avenue. Join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremo...Read on...

Yardwaste and Lone Pine Recycling Centers open Sundays during spring yard clean-up season

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In an effort to serve the public during the spring yard clean-up season, the City’s Yardwaste Recycling Center and Lone Pine Recycling Center will be open on Sundays 1-5 p.m. through May 15.

In addition, the City’s three recy...Read on...

Celebrate Earth Month 2016 with variety of events and activities

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The local observance of the 46th Earth Day is an offering of a variety of activities. This year’s Arbor Day celebration marks the celebration of the city of Springfield’s 31st year as a Tree City, USA.

A complete schedule of ...Read on...

City employee dies in accident at landfill

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John Wesley Choate died after an accident at the City’s landfill. Choate worked at the City in various capacities since 2008, most recently as a maintenance worker.

“We are all saddened by the loss of one of our own” said City...Read on...

City maintenance worker injured in landfill accident

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A 53-year-old male maintenance worker has been transported to Mercy Hospital following an industrial accident at the City’s landfill this morning. Police are onsite performing an industrial accident investigation, per protocol. Th...Read on...

Sanitary sewer smoke testing this week around East Kearney between Glenstone and Burton

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The City of Springfield’s Clean Water Services division will perform sanitary sewer smoke testing Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week in the PR19 basin (east and west of East Kearney Street between North Glenstone and North...Read on...

City’s newest street sweeper reinforces water quality message

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The City’s newest street sweeper not only cleans streets, but acts as a high-impact mobile billboard to remind citizens of their role in keeping Ozarks waterways clean.

“The ‘Working together to protect our streams one mile at...Read on...

UPDATE: Sewer smoke testing on MSU campus postponed due to impending weather

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Due to impending inclement weather, the smoke testing planned for sanitary sewers on the MSU campus this week has been postponed.

ORIGINAL RELEASE:

The City of Springfield’s Clean Water Services division will perform smoke...Read on...

Environmental Services sponsors free day at Discovery Center to celebrate America Recycles Day

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The City of Springfield’s Environmental Services department is partnering with the Discovery Center of Springfield 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 to celebrate American Recycles Day with free admission and interactive exhibits...Read on...

Don’t waste those leaves – recycle them!

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For many of us, an Ozarks autumn wouldn’t be complete without long drives along country roads to gaze at the beautiful gold, crimson and orange leaves. However, once the leaves fall from the trees, we’re tasked with disposing of ...Read on...

EPA announces revised Ground-Level Ozone Standard; SGF currently in attainment

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the revised Ground-Level Ozone standard today. The Springfield region is officially 68 ppb, though the values are expected to be 61 ppb once the 2013-2015 readings are ...Read on...

Ozarks Clean Air Alliance to host media workshop on ground-level ozone on Friday

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The Ozarks Clean Air Alliance (OCAA) will present an informational workshop for the media on the topic of ground-level ozone 10:30-11:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 25 in the community room at the City’s Environmental Resource Center, 29...Read on...

Sanitary sewer smoke testing planned for next week in Ward Branch 05 basin

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The City of Springfield’s Clean Water Services division will begin sanitary sewer smoke testing in the Ward Branch 05 basin (the region near Ozark Highlands Mobile Home Park west of Glenstone Avenue) the week of July 20.

Smo...Read on...

Unhealthy level air quality alert today and tonight

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The City of Springfield is monitoring a wildfire smoke plume from the Canadian Yukon that is anticipated to enter the Springfield airshed this afternoon. This is an alert for high levels of fine particulates in this smoke plume f...Read on...

Sanitary sewer smoke testing to begin next week

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The City of Springfield’s Clean Water Services division will begin smoke testing in the Jordan Creek 11 sewer basin the week of July 6. The Jordan Creek 11 basin is located north of East Blaine Street between North Link Avenue an...Read on...