10/16/2024
The timeframe has already been adjusted to collect debris from the tornadoes that spawned from Hurricane Milton throughout the unincorporated areas of St. Lucie County.
Outside contractors began picking up debris following Hurricane Milton on Monday. Early estimates anticipate crews will need to remove more than 90,000 cubic yards of debris from unincorporated St. Lucie County due to the damage caused by tornadoes and strong winds from Hurricane Milton.
Contractors have separated the unincorporated area of St. Lucie County (outside city limits) into 15 zones. Starting with neighborhoods impacted the most, crews are scheduled to run a 10-truck operation working 11-hour shifts over the next two months. This schedule will be adjusted as more trucks/equipment/workforce become available.
• Zone 1 (Lakewood Park, Portofino Shores and Holiday Pines)
o First pass: Oct. 15 - 20
o Second pass: Nov. 25 - 29
o Third pass: Dec. 10 - 15
• Zones 8 and 4 (Creekside and Sunnier Palms)
o First pass: Oct. 21 – 24
o Second pass: Nov. 30 to Dec. 4
o Third pass: Dec. 16 – 20
• Zone 14 (Indian River Estates)
o First pass: Oct. 25 – 31
o Second pass: Nov. 30 – Dec. 4
o Third pass: Dec. 21 - 25
• Zone 16 (River Park)
o First pass: Oct. 25 – 31
o Second pass: Dec. 1 – 3
o Third pass: Dec. 26 - 30
• Zone 9 (PGA Village)
o First pass: Nov. 1 – 3
o Second pass: Dec. 5 – 9
o Third pass: Dec. 26 - 30
• Zone 2 (North County & West of Kings Highway)
o First pass: Nov. 4 - 7
o Second pass: Dec. 10 - 14
• Zone 6 (South of Indrio Road and East of Kings Highway)
o First pass: Nov. 8 – 12
o Second pass: Dec. 15 - 18
• Zone 5 and Zone 7 (Orange Avenue and Angle Road Corridor)
o First pass: Nov. 13 – 16
o Second pass: Dec. 6 – 10
• Zone 3, Zone 13 and Zone 17 (North and South Hutchinson Island)
o First pass: Nov. 17 – 20
o Second pass: Dec. 11 - 14
• Zones, 10, 11, 12 and 15 (rest of unincorporated county)
o First pass: Nov. 21 – 24
Residents and businesses within the city limits of Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie will need to contact their municipality for their debris removal schedule.
Residents and businesses are reminded that it is important to separate their storm debris into five categories:
1. Normal household trash: Your regular household waste and recyclables will not be collected with storm debris. Stick to your normal garbage removal schedule.
2. Vegetative debris: This includes vegetation such as leaves, logs, plants and tree branches. Do NOT put yard waste in bags.
3. Construction and demolition debris: This category includes cabinets, counters, doors, drywall, lumber, roofing, shingles, tile windows, wood siding and vanities.
4. Bulky Waste: Items such as carpet, furniture, mattresses, plastic/PVC pipe, privacy fencing, vinyl siding, and pressure-treated wood.
5. Appliances and white goods: This category includes air conditioners, dishwashers, freezers, refrigerators (remember to put food waste with household trash), stoves, washers, dryers and water heaters.
Residents are responsible for moving debris and separating it at the edge of your property near the road. Do not block the roadway or stormwater drains. Also, do not place debris under power lines and trees, or near poles, mailboxes, fire hydrants, utility boxes or other structures that can delay removal. Do not place debris on driveways or sidewalks. Remember, please do not mix household hazardous waste or electronics with other debris.
