PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Pinellas County is resuming storm debris collection in unincorporated areas following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Crews are prioritizing areas with the most debris, including:
- Feather Sound
- Crystal Beach
- Unincorporated Tarpon Springs
- Baywood Village
- Unincorporated Gulfport
- Harbor Bluffs
- Harbor Hills
- Eastern Lealman
A second pass will be made through all unincorporated areas at a later date.
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Important Notes for Residents:
- Separate Debris: Storm debris must be separated into three categories: vegetative debris (branches, leaves), construction and demolition debris (doors, drywall, furniture), and household appliances (refrigerators must be empty).
- Loose Debris: Do not bag debris.
- Small Debris: Small amounts of vegetative debris can be placed in your regular trash container.
- Municipalities: Residents of incorporated cities should contact their municipality for debris pickup information.
Debris Drop-off Sites:
Residents can also drop off storm debris at the following locations:
- 13600 Icot Boulevard in Clearwater
- Corner of Keystone Road and East Lake Road
READ: Pinellas County Government Offices And Services Reopening After Hurricane Milton
Ongoing Efforts:
County crews and contractors are working to clear debris from roads and residential properties. This is a large-scale operation expected to take months to complete. The County estimates over 1 million cubic yards of debris needs to be collected.
For more information, including zone-specific collection updates and a tool to determine if your property is in an unincorporated area, visit Pinellas.gov/debris.
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