Hurricane Milton-Recovery Information

Update: Tuesday, October 15, 2024

STORM DEBRIS REMOVAL

The City will be collecting bagged (8 bag limit) and contained vegetation per the usual Wednesday schedule. Trucks will not be picking up construction and demolition debris, loose vegetation, or other materials. These materials must be separated (see graphic below in supporting documents) and will be picked up by contracted haulers.

The contractors are scheduled to begin picking up vegetation this Friday, October 18, 2024.

Due to heavy loads of household trash, trucks are still out in the City today (Tuesday, October 15, 2024) finishing their routes.
 

Today (Monday, October 14, 2024) is a Federal holiday but City offices are open.

Here is a list of extensions for residents to call with questions:

Building Department

386-424-2400 x1514

Environmental Services (streets, stormwater, water, wastewater)

386-424-2400 x4007

Parks and Recreation

386-424-2400 x7203

Finance (utility billing)

386-424-2400 x4000

Click this link to visit the Florida Division of Emergency Management website with information regarding:

• State Assistance Information Line (1-800-342-3557)
• Activate Hope Disaster Assistance form
• FEMA Individual Assistance
• SNAP Food Replacement
• Recovery resources for homes and businesses

Residents who may be experiencing water or sewer issues after business hours can report them by calling 386-424-2490. It may go to voicemail but messages will be checked as often as possible.

REFUSE * RECYCLING * DEBRIS 

Normal household trash and recycling schedules will resume today (Monday, October 14, 2024).

There will be NO City pick up of yard debris until the City's contracted debris haulers have completed all of their passes through the City. Place all yard debris in piles at the street and do NOT bag it as the haulers cannot pick up bagged material.

The tentative date for debris pick up to begin is October 18, 2024.

Typically they make several "passes" through the City to ensure residents have time to do their clean up.

Residents will need to separate debris into the following categories:

• Large appliances - Remove doors from refrigerators/freezers
• Construction debris
• Vegetative debris - Do NOT bag
• Hazardous waste - Household chemicals but no medical waste
• Electronics

Debris needs to be separated into these categories in order to be properly collected. See the image below in Supporting Documents for guidance.

Debris should be placed curbside and not block the roadway, drainage systems or access to the property. Place debris away from trees, poles or other structures (e.g., fire hydrants, meters, etc.) to make removal work easier.

Debris should be placed curbside and not block the roadway, drainage systems or access to the property. Place debris away from trees, poles or other structures (e.g., fire hydrants, meters, etc.) to make removal work easier.

Any questions regarding Hurricane Milton debris pick up can be directed to the Solid Waste Department at 386-424-2400 x4007.