Storm debris pickup in Central Florida counties and cities

CENTRAL FLORIDA — Now that Hurricane Ian has left Florida, the post-storm cleanup has begun. The following are details about pick-up procedures provided by the counties and municipalities.

Orange County

Unincorporated Orange County

Orange County Public Works debris removal contractors already have been deployed to collect large storm debris. Haulers may not pick up all items at one time. They will need to make multiple passes through your community to collect all storm debris

Regular schedules for garbage and recycling collection have resumed. Household garbage and recycling must be placed in city-issued carts only.
Separate piles for vegetative debris — such as trees, branches and logs — construction and demolition materials, appliances and electronics. Construction debris includes carpet, furniture and building materials.
Do not place debris in the road or block storm drains or drainage ditches.
All debris must be placed on the right of way between the curb and the sidewalk.
Do not lean debris on poles or trees.
Do not place debris near a fire hydrant or mailboxes.
Do not place debris under overhead obstructions such as trees and power lines.

City of Orlando

Debris removal crews already have started picking up vegetative — such as trees, branches and logs — and construction debris and will make multiple passes through neighborhoods over the next 60-90 days. Construction debris includes carpet, furniture and building materials. In some instances, crews may not be able to remove all of the debris at the curb on the same day. They will be back. Officials are updating the status of collections in Orlando's neighborhoods on the city's website.

Regular schedules for garbage and recycling collection have resumed. Household garbage and recycling must be placed in city-issued carts only.
Separate piles for bagged or bundled yard waste, large vegetation such as trees and large branches, and construction and demolition materials.
Different trucks are collecting different items. Federal Emergency Management Agency team members collect only clean yard debris.
No bundling is required for large tree limbs and branches
Do not park vehicles in front of debris piles.
There is no bag limit.
Do not place debris in the road or block storm drains or drainage ditches.
All debris must be placed on the right of way between the curb and the sidewalk.
Any debris placed on private property will not be collected.
Do not lean debris on poles or trees.
Do not place debris near a fire hydrant or mailboxes.
Do not place debris under overhead obstructions such as trees and power lines.

Seminole County

Unincorporated Seminole County

Storm debris removal by out-of-state vendors began on Thursday, Oct. 6. Seminole County asks residents to be patient; after Hurricane Irma debris collection took up to six weeks.

Household garbage and recycling services have resumed on normal pickup schedules on Oct. 3.
Separate piles for vegetation, construction and demolition materials and appliances.
Reduce the size of any larger stumps or branches.
Do not bag vegetative waste in plastic bags. Paper yard waste bags are preferred.
Do not place debris in the road or block storm drains or drainage ditches.
All debris must be placed on the right of way between the curb and the sidewalk.
Do not place debris on sidewalks.
Do not lean debris on poles or trees.
Do not place debris near a fire hydrant or mailboxes.
Do not place debris under overhead obstructions such as trees and power lines.

City of Altamonte Springs

Regular schedules for garbage and recycling collection have resumed. Household garbage and recycling must be placed in city-issued carts only.
Separate piles for vegetation, bagged leaves and construction and demolition materials.
No bundling is required for large tree limbs and branches
Do not park vehicles in front of debris piles.
There is no bag limit.
Do not lean debris on poles or trees.
Do not place debris near a fire hydrant or mailboxes.
Do not place debris under overhead obstructions such as trees and power lines.

City of Winter Springs

Debris crews already have started picking up vegetative — such as trees, branches and logs — and construction debris and will make multiple passes through neighborhoods over several weeks. Construction debris includes carpet, furniture and building materials.

Household garbage and recycling services resumed normal pickup schedules on Oct. 3. Debris trucks will not pick up bagged items, household waste or recycling. Waste Pro will pick up bagged household garbage and recyclables as normal.
Do not place debris in the road or block storm drains or drainage ditches.
All debris must be placed on the right of way between the curb and the sidewalk. Debris placed in the street, on sidewalks or on property will not be picked up.
Crews are not equipped to rake or gather small debris.
Do not lean debris on poles or trees.
Do not place debris near a fire hydrant or mailboxes.
Do not place debris under overhead obstructions such as trees and power lines.
Garbage haulers will not pick up sandbags.

City of Sanford

Debris crews hired by the city will begin picking up vegetative — such as trees, branches and logs — and construction debris on Monday, Oct. 10. Construction debris includes carpet, furniture and building materials.

Household garbage and recycling services resumed normal pickup schedules on Oct. 3.
Do not place debris in the road or block storm drains or drainage ditches.
All debris must be placed on the right of way between the curb and the sidewalk.
Do not block sidewalks.
Do not lean debris on poles or trees.
Do not place debris near a fire hydrant or mailboxes.
Do not place debris under overhead obstructions such as trees and power lines.

Volusia County

Unincorporated Volusia County

Storm debris collection in unincorporated Volusia County began Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Separate piles for vegetation, construction and demolition materials and appliances.
The contractor will leave bagged debris for weekly residential yard waste collection
Do not place debris in the road or block storm drains or drainage ditches.
All debris must be placed on the right of way between the curb and the sidewalk.
Do not place debris near a fire hydrant or mailboxes.
Do not place debris under overhead obstructions such as trees and power lines.
Do not cover storm drains and never block fire hydrants.
Individuals who hire a contractor to handle large tree debris or household damage must make sure the contractor is licensed, insured and knows they are required to take all debris to Tomoka Landfill at 1990 Tomoka Farms Rd. in Port Orange or the West Volusia Transfer Station at 3151 E. New York Ave. in DeLand. Contractors are required by law to dispose of debris properly; they cannot place it in the right of way between the curb and the sidewalk.
A toll-free hotline number has been set up for residents to call with storm-related questions 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 800-291-1205.

City of Daytona Beach

Debris crews will start pickups on Monday, Oct. 10. DRC, the private contractor hired by the city, will have 10 trucks working 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Separate piles for vegetation, construction and demolition materials and appliances. Electronics will not be picked up.
Leaves, branches and limbs should be loose and not bagged or in containers.
Do not place debris in the road or block storm drains or drainage ditches.
All debris must be placed on the right of way between the curb and the sidewalk.
Do not place debris near a fire hydrant or mailboxes.
Do not place debris under overhead obstructions such as trees and power lines.
Individuals who hire a contractor to handle large tree debris or household damage must make sure the contractor is licensed, insured and knows they are required to take all debris to Tomoka Landfill at 1990 Tomoka Farms Rd. in Port Orange or the West Volusia Transfer Station at 3151 E. New York Ave. in DeLand. Contractors are required by law to dispose of debris properly; they cannot place it in the right of way.

City of New Smyrna Beach

The city will begin storm debris collection within city limits on Friday, Oct. 7.

The regular collection schedule is expected to resume Thursday, Oct. 6, except for recycling bins, which will be picked up again starting the week of Oct. 10-14. Waste Pro trucks will be on the road every day clearing bagged leaves.
Sort debris into separate piles for vegetative debris, construction and demolition and appliances and white goods. Vegetative debris includes leaves, branches and cut trees. Construction and building materials include carpet, furniture, fences and drywall. Appliances and white goods include refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines and stoves.
Bring storm debris to the public right of way, the area that extends from the street to the sidewalk, ditch, utility pole, or easement.
Do not place debris in the road.
Keep debris away from drainage ditches, inlets, mailboxes, and power lines.
Do not cover storm drains and never block fire hydrants.
Individuals who hire a contractor to handle large tree debris or household damage must make sure the contractor is licensed, insured and knows they are required to take all debris to Tomoka Landfill at 1990 Tomoka Farms Rd. in Port Orange or the West Volusia Transfer Station at 3151 E. New York Ave. in DeLand. Contractors are required by law to dispose of debris properly; they cannot place it in the right of way.
A toll-free hotline number has been set up for residents to call with storm-related questions from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 386-402-7675.

City of DeLand

The City of DeLand’s contractor on Monday will begin collecting of debris created by Hurricane Ian.

The city has contracted with DRC to collect vegetative and construction and demolition debris.

Here are simple tips for residents to follow to ensure debris is collected:

Place debris on the curb at the edge of the property.
Debris should not be bagged. If debris is already bagged, GFL, the city’s solid waste contractor, will pick it up as a part of normal yard waste collection. However, that could take multiple cycles.
For residents bagging debris, they are asked to use clear bags moving forward.
Separate items to be collected by vegetative debris, construction and demolition debris, appliances and electronics, etc.
Do not stack or lean debris near or on trees, poles, fire hydrants, mailboxes or other structures.
Do not block the roadway or storm drains.

Brevard County

Unincorporated Brevard County

Storm debris removal operations conducted by county contractors began Wednesday, Oct. 5. A single pickup operation will concentrate on vegetative material.

The county has set up an interactive map that shows the areas where they have scheduled or are making passes to pick up vegetative debris caused by Hurricane Ian.

Waste Management or other collectors continue to collect garbage, recyclables and containerized yard waste on regular schedules.
If your vegetative material can fit into containers that you normally use for weekly yard waste pickup, containerize it to ensure pickup with less of a wait time.
Do not place debris near trees
Do not place debris over water materials.
Keep debris away from drainage ditches, inlets, mailboxes, and power lines.

Flagler County

Unincorporated Flagler County

Residents in the unincorporated areas of Flagler County should have storm-generated debris ready for pick-up after this weekend as collection is expected to begin late next week. County engineer Faith Alkhatib said the county has been working with a debris management company and separate contractor to get everything picked up as quickly as possible. Civil engineers Eisman & Russo are managing the debris collection, and Phillips & Jordan is the contractor that will pick up the debris. The contractor is set to mobilize late next week. There will be only one pass made.

Homeowners should check their insurance polices to see if debris removal is covered.
Residents should keep vegetative debris (woody burnable debris such as limbs and shrubbery) separated from construction and demolition debris. They will be collected separately.
Bagged debris should not be placed in the right-of-way — only loose debris will be collected.
Do not place debris near water meter vaults, fire hydrants or any other above ground utility.
Hazardous waste should be brought to the Flagler County Household Waste Collection Center, located at 1700 South Old Kings Road. They are open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This is free for Flagler County residents.
Hazardous waste accepted at the landfill includes: used motor oil, antifreeze, lead-acid and rechargeable batteries, paints, thinners and solvents, pool chemicals, flourescent light bulbs and gasoline.