Storm debris pickup in Central Florida counties and cities

2022-10-08 11:58:53 By : Ms. Yanqin Zeng

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

City of New Smyrna Beach

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

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