Escambia County Hurricane Debris Collection to Begin this Week

Escambia County will begin debris collection for storm-generated debris from Hurricane Isaias later this week, with a target start date of Wednesday, Oct. 14.

Please note that debris collection is only for materials generated by Hurricane Isaias.

Residents should place any storm-generated debris on the public right-of-way. The right-of-way includes the area of residential property that extends from the street to the sidewalk, ditch, utility pole or easement.

Only debris placed on the public right-of-way will be eligible for collection.

Residents should separate the debris as follows:

• Vegetative debris: Whole trees, tree stumps, tree branches, tree trunks and other leafy material.
• Construction and demolition debris: Damaged components of buildings and structures such lumber and wood, wall board, glass, metal, roofing materials, tile, furnishings and fixtures.

Additional guidelines:

• Only loose debris will be collected. Do not bag debris.
• Do not stack debris below low-hanging power or utility lines.
• Residential only. No commercial debris.

Do not place debris within 4 feet of:

• Mailboxes
• Water meters
• Fire hydrants or any other above-ground utility

Debris collection will not begin for all areas of Escambia County at the same time, but crews will begin making their way through the county later this week. The public's patience is appreciated as debris collection will take time due to the magnitude of the storm damage and debris.

Stay tuned to MyEscambia.com and the Escambia County Facebook page for updates.