For Immediate Release

540 West Hills Circle

Owatonna MN 55060

507.774.7343

deanna.sheely@owatonna.gov

City Providing Pick-up Service for Storm-Damaged Trees

Some City parks, water park & golf course remain open

OWATONNA, Minn., July 29, 2025 – Due to the significant tree damage from last night’s storm, the City of Owatonna is providing temporary curbside pick-up for storm-related debris.

City crews will pick up storm-damaged limbs and trunks of any diameter including those from private property in Owatonna. Branches must be trimmed from trunks and trunks must be under eight feet long. This debris must be stacked parallel to the curb to ensure efficient and safe pick-up. It can be placed there by property owners or the contractors they hire. Other types of debris will not be picked up.

Tree debris can also be disposed of at the By the Yard compost facility at 400 32nd Avenue West. The City is partnering with By the Yard to address storm debris removal within City limits. Fees will not be charged for storm-related debris dropped off at the compost facility. Please visit owatonna.gov or call 507.475.4385 for additional information.

City crews are prioritizing clearing storm debris from streets. Then, parks and trails are being assessed, cleared and re-opened. The following parks remain open as they did not suffer significant storm damage: Brown, Fairgrounds, Manthey and Morehouse. River Springs Water Park and Brooktree Golf Course are also open. The City is responsible for maintaining trees along the boulevards and will clear storm debris from those areas. Storm damage to public property is being assessed.

As community members address storm damage on private property, they are asked to keep leaves and branches from streets where debris can clog stormwater drains.

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