Crews return after residents on Detroit’s west side wait weeks for tree debris cleanup

DETROIT – Detroit crews are expected to return to a west side neighborhood after residents said they waited weeks for the city to remove tree debris from their street.

Neighbors on Griggs Street said piles of branches and yard waste remained in front of homes despite repeated requests for cleanup.

After a report aired Tuesday (July 15) night, city crews arrived to remove some of the debris.

However, residents said the work stopped after crews cleared only the area in front of one home.

A follow-up visit on Wednesday found piles of branches still sitting in several yards along the street.

The city said the cleanup effort was interrupted because crews experienced an issue with a truck.

Officials said workers are expected to return Thursday to finish removing the remaining debris.

Residents said they will be watching to make sure the cleanup is completed.