On May 26, 2024, Benton County experienced severe damage from strong storms including multiple tornados. We are currently working to centralize useful information for our citizens to help report damage, find community relief resources, and learn about current closures in the area.
COUNTY DEBRIS PICKUP SECOND PASS TO BEGIN ON MONDAY AUGUST 18
Benton County has contracted with Looks Great Services to pick up vegetative debris and construction and demolition (C&D) debris on storm-affected county roads in unincorporated areas. Pickup began on Monday, June 17 for county-maintained roads. The second pass of unincorporated Benton County began on August 18th.
Please be aware some smaller roads or dead-end roads on the East Side of Benton County are still in their first pass. Please be patient with the debris collection crews as they continue to pick up.
We appreciate residents putting debris to the roadside as soon as possible. This will ensure your storm debris is picked up. There is no need to contact the County to schedule a pickup.
Only debris placed along the road in the public right-of-way will be eligible for collection. Debris will be picked up along county-maintained roads only. Private roads are not eligible for debris pickup, and the county will not pick up debris within city limits.
Please note fixes being made with insurance money are not eligible for curbside debris pickup. Roofing, shingles or any other construction materials that are the result of repairs made through insurance must be disposed of by the contractor.
Please sort and place debris as follows:
Important Guidelines:
Organic debris can be burned by private citizens on their property. Please call 479-271-1005 to inform the county of a private burn. No permit needed if burn is by a private citizen
THE OPEN BURNING OF NON-VEGETATIVE STORM DEBRIS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TIRES, LUMBER, CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, DEMOLISHED STRUCTURES, HOUSEHOLD WASTE, AND TRADE WASTE IS NOT PERMITTED.
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office and Benton County Prosecutor’s Office want to ensure your safety and security, so we're issuing this important warning about potential scams. Here are some key points to keep in mind:
A message from Benton County Sheriff Shawn Holloway