Volusia County will collect storm debris in unincorporated areas and on county roads located in cities beginning Wednesday, Sept. 20. Unincorporated areas are outside city limits.
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.
Do not place hurricane debris in the road; this obstructs traffic, hinders cleanup and power restoration efforts, and makes it difficult for emergency vehicles to pass. Keep hurricane debris away from fire hydrants, drainage ditches, inlets, mailboxes and power lines. Do not cover storm drains.
Volusia County haulers will not pick up storm debris that is in bags or mixed with normal household garbage. Residents should sort debris into separate piles for vegetative debris (leaves, branches and cut trees), construction and demolition debris (aluminum siding, tile, screening, fences and drywall) and household garbage.
If you have a small amount of yard debris, normal collection rules apply. If you hire a contractor to handle large tree debris or household damage, make sure the contractor is licensed and insured and knows he or she is required to take it to the landfill. Contractors are required by law to dispose of debris properly; they cannot place it in the right of way.
