Pinellas County crews are actively collecting hurricane debris in areas with narrow roads, including Ozona, Indian Bluff Island, and Crystal Beach. Residents in these neighborhoods should move private vehicles off the roadway and place storm debris in the right-of-way (not in the street) to help collection crews reach as much material as possible. Please note, the county’s contractor cannot collect debris from private property, so materials must be placed within reach of the roadside.

Storm Debris Collection Efforts Across Pinellas County

Since October 14, Pinellas County has been collecting storm debris from Hurricanes Helene and Milton in unincorporated areas, beginning in regions with the highest debris volumes. Every unincorporated zone will receive a second pass to ensure thorough cleanup. This large-scale operation is expected to take several months, as nearly 1 million cubic yards of residential debris is estimated across the county.

Separated Debris Pickup

Please note that vegetative debris may be picked up separately from construction materials and household appliances. To prevent missed pickups, storm debris should be loose and separated by type: vegetation, construction materials (e.g., doors, drywall), and appliances (empty refrigerators only). Debris in bags or mixed with other materials will not be collected.

Residents in municipalities should contact their local city or town for details on storm debris collection.

For residents in private or gated communities, the county is working with HOA representatives to secure permission for debris collection on private roads. Authorized representatives must provide a Right of Entry to allow access.

Hurricane Debris Pickup Schedule Dashboard

Pinellas County maintains an active hurricane debris pickup schedule, which can be found here: https://pinellas-egis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/cc0cb850528c4b1b8ee669ec79feb341

Pinellas County warns it cannot provide specific collection times for individual homes within the active zones. The county advises residents to periodically check the map to see which zones are currently active. Also, to expedite the process, ensure all hurricane debris is sorted into separate piles.

Currently, Pinellas County estimates its hurricane debris pickup operations have collected 8,228 loads, consisting of 247,996 cubic yards, over 74,827 miles driven by haul-away teams.

(Photo credit: Pinellas County Public Works Hurricane Debris Pickup)