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RESIDENTS
The most important thing to remember with debris removal is to be
patient! Clearing up all of Broward County after a hurricane is a
shared responsibility of Broward County and its municipalities.
Guidelines for debris pick-up vary by municipality based on hauler
contracts.
Haulers may be working in excess of 10 hours per day to meet the
demand for their services. Your trash and debris may not be picked up
immediately, but if it is properly bundled, it will eventually be
removed.
The first priority (or first pass) in disaster debris collection is
for the collection of vegetative debris. Vegetative debris should be
cut and stacked at the curb, separate from regular garbage and
building debris.
Subsequent passes may include building debris and other materials.
Check with your municipality for specifics.
The collection of debris may cause temporary road closures on narrow
neighborhood streets while heavy equipment is used to remove downed
trees. Residents are asked to be patient during these temporary
disruptions of traffic flow.
Damaged or fallen trees on private property are the responsibility of
the resident or property owner. Any plantings in public right(s)-of-way
and swale areas are the responsibility of the local city or County.
Place debris piles on the swales, away from mailboxes, trees, power
lines, fire hydrants, storm drains, etc.
If you reside in a gated community, contact your homeowners'
associations or management companies.
Listen for updates through the local media or other communication
channels used in your city or community.
DEFINITIONS
Building debris – miscellaneous items from building exteriors
including roof shingles, doors, screens, etc.
Building contents – miscellaneous items from building interiors
including furniture, appliances, cabinets, etc.
Disaster debris – scattered items and materials broken, destroyed, or
displaced in a disaster (hurricane)
Passes – pick up of hurricane debris in a particular area
Regular garbage - food waste and other discarded or useless materials
Right(s)-of-Way ( ROW ) - the strip of land over which is built a
public road ; the land used by a public utility (as for a transmission
line)
Swale – the grassy area near the curbside
Vegetative debris – trees, shrubs, plants and limbs and yard waste.
DISPOSING OF DEBRIS
Sorting Debris
• Residents can expedite the clean-up process by properly separating
debris into:
-Yard debris
- Building debris and building contents (fences, roof materials,
screens, windows, carpets, etc.)
-Regular garbage and trash
• Debris should be placed at curbside, away from fire hydrants, trees,
power lines, mailboxes, and valves or other items that could be
damaged or restrict collection.
Yard Debris
Debris pick-up schedules will vary by city and unincorporated areas.
Check news bulletins following the storm. Information will be
available as schedules are announced. Generally, to clear yards of
storm debris, you should:
Cut fallen tree limbs into sections of 4 feet or less.
Stack material neatly at the curbside, separated from garbage.
Put smaller or loose items (limbs, leaves, etc.) into tightly-lidded
containers such as garbage cans or clear plastic bags. Bundle piles of
smaller branches with twine.
Containers or bundles should not weigh more than 50 pounds.
Building Debris / Building Contents
Besides vegetative debris, there may be piles of broken building
materials after a hurricane, including roof tiles, broken framework,
torn screens (building debris) as well as damaged furniture or carpets
(building contents).
Keep building debris and building contents separate from vegetative
material and regular garbage.
Special collection arrangement may be required or alternate disposal
locations designated.
DEBRIS SAFETY GUIDELINES Make sure debris does not:
block storm drains
cover or block access to fire hydrants
block right(s)-of-way
block pedestrian traffic
Keep children away from debris piles. They can be full of broken
glass, nails, jagged wood, and other sharp items, and children can
easily get injured playing in, around, or on them. The debris piles
may also contain rodents or bugs, raising the possibility of nasty
bites.
Watch children carefully when heavy equipment is in the area and
debris removal operations are taking place. Small children may not be
easily seen by equipment operators.
Move your car from the debris pile area. This will make it easier for
the equipment operator to pick up the materials and will reduce the
possibility of damage to your vehicle.
Drive carefully when behind debris-loaded trucks. Materials can easily
fly out causing an accident or driving hazard. Leave a safe distance
between your car and the truck.
Keep all open flames and lit cigarettes away from debris piles as they
may contain flammable materials.
For Storm Debris Cleanup Information Call:
Coconut Creek 954-973-6771
Cooper City 954-434-2300
Coral Springs 954-344-1001
Dania Beach 954-924-3742
Town of Davie 954-797-1240
City of Deerfield Beach 954-426-6887
City of Fort Lauderdale 954-828-8000
City of Hallandale Beach 954-457-1616
Town of Hillsboro Beach 954-427-4011
City of Hollywood 954-967-4200
City of Lauderhill 954-730-3085
City of Lauderdale Lakes 954-535-2700, ext. 3
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea 954-776-0576
Lazy Lake 954-565-1567
Lighthouse Point 954-946-7386
City of Margate 954-972-8126
City of Miramar 954-704-4431
City of North Lauderdale 954-724-7070
Oakland Park 954-630-4430
Parkland 954-753-5040
Pembroke Park 954-966-4600, ext. 1100
Pembroke Pines 954-583-1830
Plantation 954-452-2535
Pompano Beach 954-786-4030
Sea Ranch Lakes 954-943-8862
Southwest Ranches 954-343-7474
Sunrise 954-888-6000
Tamarac 954-597-3700
Unincorporated Broward County 954-765-4999
Weston 954-385-2000
West Park 954-963-5955
Wilton Manors 954-390-2190
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