Tulsans Eager To Use Temporary Mulch Site To Drop Off Debris

Tulsa's temporary mulch site will be open at 7 a.m. on Wednesday for people to drop off storm debris.

Those headed out to the mulch site may want to pack some patience. Residents who dropped off storm debris on Tuesday faced long wait times.

The site opened at 12 p.m. on Tuesday and welcomed snapped tree branches, sawed-off tree trunks and other debris from this weekend's powerful storm.

Eva Woods, who lives in the Berryhill area, said she had 15 to 20 trees fall on her property. Woods says she went to the mulch site at 8 a.m. on Tuesday morning before it even opened and plans to be back again on Wednesday.

"Oh it means the world you know. No way we could afford to pay to have it done, so this means a lot. We're proud they do have it out here for us.," said Woods.

The City of Tulsa says residents need to bring their ID and their most recent utility bill handy to prove that they live in Tulsa.

says before you get in line you need to have your I-D and your most recent utility bill handy.

The city plans to keep the mulch site open for as long as it is needed.

The mulch site closes at 7 p.m.

News On 6's Tatum Guinn was live with details on Tuesday.