


Once the initial pass for vegetative storm debris, C&D materials and household goods has been completed, a second and final pass will be conducted to collect any remaining materials. fences, garbage bags, etc.) are mixed in the vegetative storm debris, or if they are too close in proximity, the debris contractor may not be able to pick up the storm debris. These items should be placed separately at the curb away from the storm debris pile. are considered “properly prepared” for curbside collection by Waste Management. Any C&D materials or household goods that are bundled or placed in bags or containers that are less than 4 feet in length and weigh less than 40 lbs.Keep your vegetative storm debris pile and construction and demolition pile separated from your regular trash and yard waste, and away from trees, mailboxes, fire hydrants, water meters, utility lines or other objects that could be damaged during pickup.Reminders for placing items out for collection: These items will be collected as bulk items by Waste Management and could impact service schedules with regular garbage routes. Items that are set out in zones with minimal structural damage impacts from Hurricane Ian will not be collected by the debris contractors. furniture, carpet, etc.) for curbside collection during the debris recovery efforts. Residents who did not sustain structural damage to their homes or personal belongings are encouraged not to put out large quantities of bulk items (i.e. If your zone appears in green, it is considered complete for first pass. If your zone appears in blue, contractors are still working in your zone and there is no need to report a missed pick up. If you feel your residence has been missed, please check the status of your collection zone on the interactive map ( ). Hazardous waste items including paint, chemicals, cleaning supplies and batteries should not be placed curbside as they will not be collected by the debris contractors.ĭebris collection vehicles may pick up the various types of materials at your residence on different days. These items should be placed separately from household goods which include items such as carpet, furniture and other large household items. Collection for C&D debris and household goods has begun in active zones that have already been cleared of vegetative storm debris during the first pass.Ĭ&D debris includes bricks, lumber, siding, gutters, roof/shingles, screens, drywall and vinyl/wood fences. Our debris contractors continue to work seven days a week to help clean up our community.Īssessment teams have already been deployed to the active collection zones to evaluate the amount of construction and demolition (C&D) debris and household goods that have been placed curbside. Over the past two weeks, Sarasota County’s storm debris contractors have collected 750,000+ cubic yards of vegetative storm debris.
