Hurricane Irma Aftermath: Manatee To Begin Debris Collection

BRADENTON, FL – Manatee County residents have a few more days to get their debris created by Hurricane Irma correctly sorted and placed by their curbs.

The county announced that storm debris collection will begin Tuesday, Sept. 19 for residents in Manatee County’s unincorporated areas. Regular household garbage and recycling will be on regular collection schedules.

According to the county, all storm-related debris must be properly separated in order for storm debris to be picked up. The county will considered mixed pies to be contaminated and left at the curb.

Debris should be separated accordingly:

• Yard waste (trees, limbs, brush, etc.) does not need to be bundled and should be placed at the curb. Leaves should be in a container or bagged for collection.
• White goods (appliances like refrigerators and freezers) should be emptied before placed at the curb. Spoiled contents should be placed the regular garbage
• Construction and debris materials (metal awnings, roofing, drywall, carpet, lumber, etc.) should be placed in a separate pile.
• Avoid placing piles near mailboxes, trees, power lines, etc. as large claw trucks will be collecting the debris and must have safe access to the material.

Other than separating into piles, no other special preparations for the debris are required.

Manatee County also warned residents that the large trucks used by their contractors may slow traffic on streets during the collection process.

For more information, visit www.mymanatee.org/utilities or call (941) 792-8811.

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