Cleanup continues in Buffalo after last week's EF-1 tornado.

Monday marked the first day of a special collection period for storm debris, and city officials say it was very successful.

They say a lot of people put out their damage on the curb, which the city picked up at no charge.

Department of Public Works Commissioner Nate Marton says the damage to all of the buildings hit last week was worth about $2.75 million.

He also said they lost about 25 trees.

The National Weather Service says the tornado touched down around 12:50 p.m. last Monday near Niagara and Carolina streets. It was determined to begin at the shore near where Lake Erie flows into the Niagara River and traveled a 1.4-mile (2.25-kilometer) path. 

Marton did say that cleanup is going well overall.

"We know it's tough," Marton said. "These are tight streets and tight neighborhoods and cars parked on both sides and small backyards. So, you know, what can we do as a city? Well, we can come and set up a pickup like this [and] hopefully get most of it today. But we'll work all week to help our residents out."