March 31, 2025 — The City of South Bend is actively responding to the aftermath of yesterday’s storm, working diligently to clear streets, public rights-of-way and alleys. Crews are also focused on restoring traffic signals. Drivers encountering an intersection with a non-functioning traffic signal should treat it as a four-way stop until power is restored.
Storm Debris Removal
Homeowners are responsible for clearing storm debris from their private property. Tree debris can be dropped off at the City’s Organic Resources facility, located at 4340 Trade Drive. Now through Saturday, April 12, the fee for disposal has been waived for city residents.
Weekday hours at the facility have been extended from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday, for the next two weeks. Organic Resources is also open from 9am to 12:45 pm on Saturdays.
Bulky Item Pickup and Yard Waste Extra Pickup
Homeowners are allowed one bulky item pickup AND one yard waste extra pickup per month, free of charge.
For a yard waste extra pickup, homeowners are allowed 10 30-gallon biodegradable yard waste bags or a cubic yard of bundled and tied limbs per month. Branches need to be cut to four feet or shorter, be no more than four inches in diameter and bundled securely with twine into manageable bundles.
Homeowners can schedule an extra pickup by calling 311 or filling out an online form at southbendin.gov/extrapickup.
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