Wood Chip Giveaway set for Friday, Aug. 6 & Saturday, Aug. 7
July 16, 2010
The City of Joplin will host a wood chip giveaway on Friday, August 6 and Saturday, August 7 from 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Bring your truck or trailer for your hauling purposes, and City employees will use heavy equipment to load the wood chips for you. THIS FREE EVENT IS OPEN TO EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF RESIDENCY. The wood chip site is located 6/10 (six tenths) of a mile north of the intersection of Belle Center Road on North Schifferdecker Avenue, commonly known as Snow Ball Hill between Zora and Belle Center. Look for the sign and turn onto the driveway on the west side of Schifferdecker Avenue.
Mary Anne Phillips, Joplin Recycling Coordinator stated, “The City’s wood chips work well for gardening and laying on trails, and it’s cost efficient because they are free”.
The chips are derived from many different trees mixed together during the grinding process.
Wood chips are effective in controlling soil erosion and insulating plant roots against extreme temperatures. Mulching reduces evaporation thus the need to water, which helps conserve water resources. Placing wood chips around plants and trees also controls weeds thus reduces the need for herbicides, which helps prevent water pollution.
Self-serve wood chips are also available year round at the Joplin Recycling Center, 1310 West A Street. Summer and winter hours of operation are listed under “Recycling Centers” in Joplin telephone directory yellow pages, or consult the City’s web site at www.joplinmo.org.
For more information regarding wood chips, call Joplin Public Works at 417-624-0820 Ext. 566.
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