In January, Payson received more than 28 inches of snow in a three-day period. âThe storm brought some much needed moisture to our region and it also caused severe damage to trees, as a result of the drought conditions that have plagued our region,â said Town Manager Troy Smith. âThe Town of Payson opened a collection site at the Payson Multi-Event Center to assist the community in dealing with tree and shrub debris caused by the storm.â The brush site was open from Feb. 4 through Feb. 28. At no cost to the town, Gibson & Son Environmental chipped and hauled away more than 400 tons of material in 14 truckloads to make room for additional drop offs from residents.