Hurricane Milton-Recovery Information-DEBRIS REMOVAL UPDATE

Update: Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Vegetation:

Debris removal contractors have completed two passes for vegetation.  The City will now be picking up vegetation, the crews will be access all the streets for any vegetation piles that might still be remaining from hurricane Milton.  On Monday, December 2, 2024 the City will be back to our normal vegetation debris removal schedules and any additional charges for large piles. 

C&D:

The City has completed two passes for C&D debris. On Monday, December 2, 2024 the City will be back to our normal C&D debris removal schedules and any additional charges for large piles.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Department of Environmental Services Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm at 386.424.2400 ext. 4007.

Update: Monday, November 18, 2024

Debris removal contractors have completed Pass #1 and have started on Pass #2.  The contractors are estimating to have Pass #2 completed by the end of this week. Please make sure all of your vegetation from Hurricane Milton is out to the street.  Once the contractors have completed Pass #2 then the City will be back to our normal vegetation debris removal schedules. If you have any questions/concerns or if you have a large pile of vegetation that you have not been able to get to the road and do so after the completion of the contractors Pass #2 please contact the Environmental Services at 386.424.2400 ext. 4007.

Update: Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Both City and contracted debris haulers began picking up Hurricane Milton debris on Friday, October 18, 2024. While we cannot provide specific information regarding when certain streets/neighborhoods will be picked up, the haulers have advised they anticipate having all of the debris picked up by mid December.
The trucks will be working 7 days per week until all of the debris is picked up. The name of the debris hauler company is Crowder Gulf. They are using local subcontractors but all vehicles should have a Crowder Gulf sign on the side of the trucks. The FEMA required monitoring company is Thompson Consulting Services and their drivers will be following the debris haulers in private vehicles.

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.

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 for guidance in the Supporting Documents.

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.
The City has created a map so residents can view the progress click here.
 

Update: Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Click here to see where the  vegetation and C/D has been picked up.

Update: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Both City and contracted debris haulers began working in various areas of the community yesterday (Friday, October 18, 2024).

Today (Saturday, October 19, 2024) there are 6 contractor trucks and one City truck picking up Hurricane Milton debris.

The trucks will be working 7 days per week until all of the debris is picked up.

Contractors have been working in Wildwood Subdivision and have started on the north end of town, on the east side of US 1. The City truck is working on Palmetto Street and will be cleaning the west side of US-1.

Next week we will post a link to an interactive map showing the progress of the debris removal.

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 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.

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

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.