In efforts to expedite the debris removal process, please follow these Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) rules.
Do Not Stack Or Lean
Do not place debris near or on trees, poles, cars or other structures. This includes fire hydrants, mail boxes and meters. Do not block culverts, swales, storm drains or roadways.
Unsure Where to Place Debris?
If you don’t have a sidewalk, ditch or utility line in front of your house, place debris at the edge of your property before the curb.
Debris Separation
Debris should be placed curbside, separated in to the categories shown below.
Normal Household Trash
Normal household trash and bagged debris of any kind will not be picked up with disaster debris. You should continue to follow your normal garbage removal schedule.
Storm Related Vegetative Debris
Leaves, logs, limbs, plants, shrubbery, extracted stumps, palm fronds, tree branches excluding land clearing debris. Do not place vegetative debris in plastic bags.
Construction and Demolition Debris
Building materials, carpet, drywall, furniture, lumber, mattresses, plumbing.
Appliances and White Goods
Air conditioners, dishwashers, freezers, refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, water heaters. Remove perishables from refrigerators and freezers and remove doors. All appliances containing perishable waste will not be collected.
Electronics and Computers
Radios, stereos, televisions and other corded devices.
Household Hazardous Waste
Cleaning supplies, batteries, lawn chemicals, oils, oil-based paints and stains, pesticides.
