Posted on: October 6, 2023
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After three public input meetings and numerous engagements with various stakeholder groups, the public will next week have the first opportunity to view the recommended options for the as-of-yet unfunded redevelopment plan for the Lak...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: May 16, 2023
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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...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: April 26, 2023
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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...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: February 16, 2023
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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...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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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 &...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: December 15, 2022
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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...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: November 22, 2022
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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...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: September 28, 2022
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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...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: April 14, 2022
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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...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: April 6, 2022
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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...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: February 25, 2022
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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...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: February 24, 2022
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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...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: February 11, 2022
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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...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: November 4, 2021
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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....
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: October 22, 2021
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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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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: June 21, 2021
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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...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: April 14, 2021
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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...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: April 13, 2021
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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...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: October 6, 2020
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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...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: September 17, 2020
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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...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: June 25, 2020
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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...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: October 28, 2019
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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...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: October 21, 2019
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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...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: October 10, 2019
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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...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: September 16, 2019
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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 ...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: July 29, 2019
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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...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: July 24, 2019
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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...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: June 28, 2019
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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...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: June 19, 2019
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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...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: May 21, 2019
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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 ...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: April 27, 2018
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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 17th Choose Environmental Excellence Awards Luncheon held today at the White River Con...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: March 22, 2018
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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...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: March 5, 2018
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...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: March 2, 2018
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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 ...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: January 9, 2018
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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 ...
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City of Springfield Environment News Releases
Posted on: May 16, 2016
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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...
City of Springfield Environment News Releases