Press release from Alachua County
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – Alachua County’s hurricane debris contractors are nearing the completion of their first pass through the county. To help prepare for the second and final pass, we are asking residents to follow these important guidelines:
Final Debris Placement Deadline
All hurricane-related vegetative debris must be placed curbside by Nov. 22, 2024. Areas where this debris is collected after Nov. 22, 2024, will be considered fully cleared. Contractors will not make additional passes to collect storm debris in these areas.
Non-Hurricane Yard Waste Collection
Starting Nov. 25, 2024 , GFL (the County’s waste collection hauler) will resume regular yard waste collections for non-hurricane debris. Please ensure that all yard waste complies with the following size and weight restrictions:
- No items over 5 feet in length
- No items with a diameter greater than 8 inches
- No item with a weight greater than 40 pounds
- All loose material in paper lawn bags or reusable containers