Volusia County has contracted with CrowderGulf Disaster Recovery & Debris Management for Hurricane Ian debris removal in unincorporated Volusia County. Unincorporated areas are those areas outside city limits. The start date for debris removal will be announced following completion of the county’s damage assessment; it is estimated to be within the next 10 days.
Storm debris collection
Residents should bring storm debris to the public right of way, the area that extends from the street to the sidewalk, ditch, utility pole or easement. Residents should not place debris in the road; this obstructs traffic, hinders cleanup and power restoration efforts, and makes it difficult for emergency vehicles to pass. If possible, keep debris away from drainage ditches, inlets, mailboxes and power lines. Do not cover storm drains and never block fire hydrants.
Residents must sort debris into separate piles for vegetative debris (leaves, branches and cut trees), construction and demolition debris (building materials, carpet, furniture, fences, drywall, etc.) and appliances and white goods (refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, stoves). If you have a small amount of yard debris, normal collection rules will apply. Volusia County will not pick up storm debris that is not appropriately separated. Electronics and household hazardous waste will not be collected. County residents can dispose of electronics and household hazardous waste at the Tomoka Landfill or the West Volusia Transfer Station free of charge.
Individuals who hire a contractor to handle large tree debris or household damage must make sure the contractor is licensed and insured and knows he or she is required to take all debris to the Tomoka Landfill, 1990 Tomoka Farms Road, Port Orange. Contractors are required by law to dispose of debris properly; they cannot place it in the right of way.
Regular garbage collection and landfill update
A makeup day for waste and recycling collection has been scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1. The makeup day is only for those residents who missed collection on Thursday, Sept. 28, and Friday Sept. 29. Yard trash will not be picked up on the makeup day. Standard trash pickup will continue as scheduled beginning Monday, Oct. 3. Storm debris should not be placed in household garbage. If you place more than the four cubic yards per household on the curb, garbage collectors will not pick it up. Visit www.Volusia.org/PIN for information on standard trash pickup.
Do not place yard waste in your 96-gallon cart and do not mix yard waste with any other types of waste.
The Tomoka Farms Road Landfill and West Volusia Transfer Station will be open Saturday, Oct. 1, and Sunday, Oct. 2.
The facility hours for Oct. 1 and Oct. 2 are:
Tomoka Farms Road Landfill – 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
West Volusia Transfer Station – 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Due to minor flooding at the entrance, the Tomoka Farms Road Landfill will be limited to commercial vehicles. Residents should use the West Volusia Transfer Station at 3151 E. New York Ave.
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