SUMTER COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Sumter County announces that debris removal from Hurricane Milton has begun.
The removal process is expected to last between 30-60 days due to the sheer amount of damage and debris caused by the storm.
The county is urging its residents to place debris from the storm on the edge of their property and the road while debris collection contractors pick it up.
Sumter County reminds its residents that they will not pick up debris from private roads or on private property.
The county has laid out some reminders for residents:
- Storm-related tree/vegetation debris should be piled in the road Right-of-Way (ROW), which is usually the grassy area of residential front lawns, behind the pavement or outside of the fence. Debris may NOT be placed on the road. The debris haulers will not pick it up.
- After the debris hauler comes through your area, you must remove your own debris
- Do not place household garbage or other storm debris (ruined carpets, flooring, appliances, etc.) for pick-up. The debris collection contractor will NOT pick it up.
- Do not place storm-related debris on the roadway pavement, vacant property, or local parks.
The county says residents with questions can contact Sumter County’s 24-hour Citizens Information Center (CIC) at 352-689-4400.