City Launches Debris Collection Map, Surpasses 100,000 Cubic Yards Collected

City of St. Petersburg Launches Debris Collection Map, Surpasses 100,000 Cubic Yards Collected

October 21, 2024 - The City of St. Petersburg launches its new interactive Debris Collection Map, providing residents with real-time updates on cleanup progress across the city. This tool comes as the City reaches a significant milestone - collecting more than 100,000 cubic yards of debris following the impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

The City uses a systematic plan to remove storm debris citywide that's time-tested with previous storms. Using the City's Sanitation Zones map as a guide, crews start in the northwest corner of each zone and work their way across to ensure proper coverage of the entire city. Crews are also focusing on the city's coastal areas. The City has contracted Crowder Gulf, a company dedicated to storm debris removal, to collect debris citywide. More than 60 City trucks and 60-plus Crowder Gulf debris trucks are currently working actively throughout St. Pete, operating seven days a week, until the cleanup is complete. This combined approach has expedited the process, ensuring that St. Petersburg's neighborhoods are cleared safely and efficiently.

The Debris Collection Map offers an easy-to-use interface where residents can view the areas where debris has already been cleared. The map will be updated in real-time to ensure transparency and keep the community informed on the city's cleanup efforts.

Residents are encouraged to use the Debris Collection Map and follow all posted guidelines regarding storm debris placement for continued pickup. The City also reminds residents that household hazardous waste and bulk items should not be mixed with storm debris to ensure the safety and speed of collection.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to completing the massive debris clean-up within 90 days.

To view the map and learn more about the citywide debris collection process, please visit: www.stpete.org/debris