Hurricane Helene & Milton - Debris Pickup Information

This information page will be continue to be updated as new information becomes available. For all storm-related information, please visit the Hurricane Helene Information Page and Hurricane Milton Information Page.

UPDATED OCTOBER 14, 2024

The City incurred an unprecedented amount of storm debris and trash in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. We are collecting and processing the excess waste as quickly as possible. This is an effort that involves many entities and the City needs your help:

• Please place yard waste debris in front of your property - away from construction debris and regular trash.
• Separating different types of debris will expedite pickup.

Please note:

• The Yard Waste Facility, located at 101 E. Meres Blvd., is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for storm debris disposal. Across the street at 898 S. Levis Ave., residents can take yard waste 24/7 until further notice. There are NO FEES.
• Waste Management is currently collecting regular solid waste only. Other collections (yard waste and recycling) are suspended temporarily until further notice. Recyclables can be taken to 898 S. Levis Ave., the Splash/Dog Park and behind the Fire Station 70 on Gulf Rd.
• A third-party contractor is picking up all remaining waste, including bulk and hazardous waste, such as white goods.
• The Annual Fall Cleanup is canceled due to this cleanup.

The City remains steadfast in its efforts to remove all excess waste and keep you informed. Thank you for you continued patience and kind cooperation!

Debris Pickup Continues

The contractor and crews are on site and have continued citywide debris collection following Hurricane Milton.

They will be working seven days a week until all debris is collected. Ensure that debris is curbside and stacked according to the debris guidelines (pictured below).

Crews will be making several sweeps and may be at your home multiple times for pickup. They will work through the rains this weekend but will stop if lightning is present.

Please remove vehicles from the streets, it is imperative that the trucks have access to collect the debris.

PLEASE NOTE DO NOT PUT DEBRIS IN BLACK PLASTIC BAGS, IF USING PLASTIC, ONLY CLEAR PLASTIC BAGS ARE ACCEPTED. THE PREFERENCE IS FOR DEBRIS TO BE LOOSE OR IN CONTAINERS.

Please be patient as the crews work their way throughout the City.

• 898 Levis St.
• Tarpon Springs Dog Park/Splash Park
• Behind Fire Station 70 on Gulf Rd.

Where does it Go?(External link) This search tool(External link) offers guidance and local resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal of items. Please pay special attention to the instructions for propane tank disposal.

Lithium-Ion Battery Disposal Information

• Electronics with lithium-ion batteries or small rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that were affected by water due to Hurricane Helene should be disposed of at Pinellas County Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 2855 109th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL. (Open Tuesday - Friday and the first & third Saturdays only from 7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.)
  • A more detailed breakdown of which batteries are accepted or not accepted are outlines here: https://pinellas.gov/household-hazardous-waste-hhw-collection(External link)
  • The Pinellas County Household Hazardous Waste Facility does local hazardous materials events where they host drop off locations for these items at sites around the county.
    • Next Event: Household Chemical Collection Event on October 12, 2024, at HHW North 29582 US 19 N., Clearwater(External link).
    • It is likely that more events will be hosted due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene in the hardest hit areas of the county.
• Large lithium-ion batteries such as car batteries, lawnmower batteries, E-Bike batteries affected by the storm must be disposed of by a private sector recycling company.
• CAUTION: Lithium-ion batteries pose a fire risk when exposed to saltwater or are damaged.

  ---