OMAHA, Nebraska (KMTV) – It’s a familiar sight in many neighborhoods: Tree debris piled up for days after last week’s storm. But as city workers begin making their rounds along the side of the road, such piles will gradually disappear.

• The emergency services are cordoning off parts of the residential area and are proceeding street by street.
• Neighbors praised the city workers’ quick response and help.
• Branches should be placed as close to the curb as possible, but do not need to be cut or bundled.
• Collection will occur in all 5 Omaha Public Works districts between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
• Watch the video to see what curbside pickup looks like.

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“This neighborhood is taking shape,” said Steve Brown, a Dundee homeowner.

Over a week later, neighbors welcome city workers as curbside pickup begins.

And for some, just a bit of entertainment in the afternoon.

“I have my great nephew here and we watch them clear the streets. He loves front loaders and dump trucks, so this is perfect, it’s better than in the movies,” said Karen Mcelroy, a neighbor from Dundee.

Everyone contributes their part.

Tree debris lies on the side of the road, waiting to be shoveled, collected and disposed of by city workers.

The emergency services are cordoning off parts of the residential area and are proceeding street by street.

Steve Brown was at home when the storm hit.

“It was like a bang,” Brown said. “You could just hear it happening, and it was like crack.”

“RIP, car,” Brown said.

As quickly as the storm came, city workers were on site to help, he says.

“They removed this huge branch. I could never have done that on my own. They completely removed a huge branch. They cleaned up the whole area. I think they did a great job,” Brown said.

The city says this process could take the rest of the month.

Branches do not need to be cut or bundled, but should be placed as close to the curb as possible.

“It’s a difficult machine to drive,” Mcelroy said.

Paper bags for garden waste containing only tree cuttings will also be collected during this time.

Collection occurs daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the five Omaha Public Works districts.

“We have no complaints about the response from the OPPD and the city of Omaha,” Brown said. “We are cleaning up and getting back to normal.”

On this map you can see where city workers are actively working.