Final Pass for Hurricane Milton Debris Collection on County-maintained Roads to begin December 2

Posted On: November 21, 2024

Volusia County will begin the second and final pass for Hurricane Milton-generated vegetative debris collection on County-maintained roads starting Monday, Dec. 2. This will follow substantial completion of the first pass for vegetative debris by the Thanksgiving holiday. Collection of construction and demolition debris, including materials such as fencing, drywall, and carpet, will also commence on the same day. However, the final collection of vegetative and construction and demolition debris may not occur on the same day due to FEMA regulations that mandate separate disposal for these materials.

Residents living on County-maintained roads must place all remaining storm-generated debris curbside by the evening of Sunday, Dec. 1. Vegetative debris must be kept separate from construction and demolition materials, as mixed piles will not be collected. Bagged debris, electronics, or hazardous items, including paint and tires, will not be collected.

For those residing on private roads in unincorporated Volusia County, debris removal began on Nov. 1 and will conclude with a single pass by mid-December. Bagged debris, construction materials, electronics, and hazardous waste will not be picked up on private roads.

Residents with small amounts of vegetative debris can expedite collection if the debris meets the normal yard waste weekly collection guidelines, which are available on the Solid Waste and Recycling webpage.

As a reminder, only licensed and insured professionals should be hired for large tree debris removal or household damage repairs. Contractors must properly dispose of such debris at the Tomoka Landfill or West Volusia Transfer Station and, according to FEMA regulations, cannot place storm debris in the public right-of-way.

As of today, the County has collected nearly 250,000 cubic yards of vegetative debris along County-maintained roads in unincorporated areas and remains on track to receive 100% reimbursement of debris collection expenses from FEMA.