Many counties have been deeply impacted by Hurricane Matthew, but now that the storm has passed, many residents have started the process of removing debris.

Below are tips and information for how each county is handling the debris removal.

Brevard County

  • Keep your yard waste and construction debris in separate piles at your curb
  • Do not use bags for yard waste (it makes it impossible to recycle/mulch)
  • Cut up trees and branches to 4' foot lengths if possible
  • White goods (refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, etc) will be picked up by waste management.
  • For additional information, please click here.

Flagler County

  • County residents who live in the unincorporated areas of Flagler County are asked to place any storm-generated debris on the public right-of-way. Debris removal operations have begun.
  • Keep vegetative debris (woody burnable debris such as limbs and shrubbery) separated from construction and demolition debris, as they will be collected separately.
  • Only debris that was generated from the storm will be collected. Bagged debris should not be placed on the public right-of-way; only loose debris will be collected. 
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    • Flagler Beach
      • The city has contracted Crowder Gulf: Disaster Recovery & Relief Management to pick up yard waste debris.
      • The coordinated efforts will begin tomorrow, Thursday Oct. 13, 2016 and removal will begin on the west side of the city.
      • For additional information, please click here.

Lake County

  • Storm debris may be disposed of at the Central Landfill Facility and convenience centers. For more information on Solid Waste services, call 352-343-3776 during normal business hours.
  • To fill out a storm damage report, please click here.

Orange County

  • County workers are skilled in managing debris following a major emergency situation.
  • The county will send crews out to assess and report back where emergency debris cleanup is needed.
  • For additional information, please click here.

Osceola County

  • Residents must keep debris separate from household garbage. This will help public works crews and contractors speed up removal of debris from your neighborhood.
  • Debris removal may take several months, but neighborhoods will be notified when trucks will be coming by.
  • For additional information, please click here.

Seminole County

  • Residents should place vegetative debris, such as fallen tree limbs and leaves, along the curb for pick-up. 
  • Residents will not be limited by quantity and are not required to bag large yard waste, but are required to bag leaves and other small yard materials. 
  • Debris should not block fire hydrants, curb drains, or above-ground utilities or meters. 
  • Please do not park vehicles in front of debris. If debris is blocked, it will not be picked up. 
  • Debris generated from contractor repairs should be disposed by the contractor.
  • Households within the city limits of Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Lake Mary, Longwood, Oviedo, Sanford and Winter Springs should check with their respective sold waste provider to determine additional collection dates.
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Volusia County

  • All yard waste must be placed on the right of way. 
  • Leaves, plants and small branches should be contained in a waste can. 
  • Palm fronds and limbs should be stacked. 
  • Tree limbs must be smaller than 4 feet long and 12 inches across or 60 pounds. 
  • Larger tree sections/limbs may be collected as expanded service after a declared disaster.
  • For additional information, please click here.
    • DeLand
      • Debris removal will begin on city-maintained roads in response to Hurricane Matthew. For more information, call the city's debris pickup hotline at 866-721-4372.
      • For hurricane-related questions, call the city hotline at 386-626-7000.