Clay County Emergency Management has increased efforts to clear vegetative storm debris after recent back-to-back hurricanes. County crews are assisting disaster debris vendors to speed up the process. Last week, the collection focused on Keystone Heights, Fleming Island, and Doctors Inlet, with Fleming Island remaining the priority this week.
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Residents along the collection route who have been missed are urged to call the storm debris call center at 877-CLAYEOC. The call center operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Route updates will be posted regularly at claycountygov.com .
The debris collection process began on October 7, following Hurricane Helene’s landfall. The county worked with disaster debris vendors to meet FEMA requirements before pickups could begin. The removal process is expected to take several weeks.
Yard Waste vs. Storm Debris
Residents should distinguish between regular yard waste and storm debris. FCC Environmental Services will continue collecting bagged and containerized yard waste, while county crews and vendors focus on vegetative debris piles. After an area is cleared, FCC Environmental Services will take over all yard waste pickups, including vegetative debris piles.