NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA (352today.com) – Hurricane Milton left plenty of debris in its wake across the 352. Counties and cities are dealing with it by offering advice and waiving fees at landfills.
Here is the breakdown:
Citrus County: Landfill Reopens & Debris Pickup Resumes
Citrus County says that it reopened its landfill on Friday, October 11, with waived fees on Saturday. Debris pickup is focusing on coastal areas before expanding countywide. They say that additional resources have been requested to manage the overwhelming amount of debris from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Hernando County: Free Debris Disposal
Officials in Hernando County say that landfill fees for storm-related debris are waived until further notice, helping residents dispose of waste from Hurricane Milton.
Lake County: Curbside Collection Soon to Begin
Lake County officials say that debris contractors are expected to begin collection by early next week. Bulk pickup is temporarily paused to prioritize vegetative debris removal, and residents are asked to keep storm debris separate from normal yard waste.
Leesburg: Debris Pickup Underway
The City of Leesburg says that it has started debris collection, urging residents to bring debris to the curb. Vegetative debris and bulky items must be separated, and tree debris must be less than 6 feet in length and 12 inches in diameter. Crews will be working over the next several days, so there’s no need to wait for the regular bulk collection day.
Marion County: Recycling Centers Reopen & Debris Drop-off Sites Available
Recycling centers will operate normally over the weekend. Additionally, Marion County says that it has designated drop-off locations for vegetative debris open from October 13–27. Roadside debris pickup from public roads will start on Wednesday, October 16, with a focus on tree debris only.
Sumter County: Debris Removal Plan in Action
Sumter County says that its debris collection contractor is actively removing storm debris, with an extended timeline depending on location. The Villages area has specific guidelines for debris collection, emphasizing proper placement in the Road Right of Way.
The Villages: Long-Term Debris Removal Effort
The Villages has started contracted debris removal, but Sumter County says that residents should expect the process to take weeks due to high demand. Storm debris must be placed in designated areas, and the collection contractor will make one sweep through each neighborhood.