Pinellas County Sheriff, Crews Work To Clean Up Barrier Islands After Hurricane Helene

New Emergency Debris Drop-Off Site Opens In St. Petersburg

Pinellas County Sheriff, Crews Work To Clean Up Barrier Islands After Hurricane Helene
Pinellas County Sheriff, Crews Work To Clean Up Barrier Islands After Hurricane Helene

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – To assist residents with storm debris cleanup ahead of Hurricane Milton, the City of St. Petersburg has opened a new debris management site at 1953 72nd St. N (across from Azalea Park). The site is open to both residents and private haulers.

Operating Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily

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Accepted Materials:

  • Construction and demolition debris from the storm
  • Vegetative debris (brush) – Residents are encouraged to utilize the dedicated brush sites if possible. Brush site locations and hours can be found on the city website.

Important Notes:

  • Residents must provide proof of residency (driver’s license or water bill).
  • Private haulers must have a consent form signed by the resident. The form is available on the city website.
  • Separate debris types for efficient disposal.
  • Be prepared to unload debris yourself, as staff cannot assist.
  • Hazardous materials are not accepted.

Community Help:

Residents with trucks are encouraged to assist their neighbors with transporting debris to the drop-off site.

For more information, visit the City of St. Petersburg website or contact the city’s sanitation department.

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