Dunedin To Begin Hurricane Irma Debris Collection

DUNEDIN, FL – While the City of Dunedin is still dealing with some power outages, both Hurricane Irma debris collection and regular curbside service will start again this week.

The City of Dunedin announced the disaster debris hauler will begin collecting on Monday, Sept. 18. Also, regular curbside service days for green and blue carts will be back on schedule on Sept. 18. The city does not have a timeframe when Solid Waste special services will restart.

Because the hauler follows FEMA guidelines, Dunedin residents are asked to sort their debris collection as follows:

• Normal household trash: Regular household trash and bagged debris of any kind will not be picked up with storm debris. Residential and commercial garbage pickup is back on its regular schedule within the city limits.
• Vegetative: Leaves (do not bag), logs, plants, tree branches
• Construction and demolition: Building materials, carpet, drywall, furniture, lumber mattresses, plumbing
• Appliances and white goods: Air conditioners, dishwashers, freezers, refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, water heaters
• Electronics: Computers, radios, stereos, televisions, other devices with a cord
• Household hazardous waste: Cleaning supplies, batteries, lawn chemicals, oils, oil-based paints and stains, pesticides

Debris should be placed on the curbside without blocking the roadway or storm drains. If there is not a sidewalk, ditch or utility line in front of a property, place debris at the edge of the property before the curb. Debris placed from the sidewalk toward the property building will not be picked up.

The hauler will make several passes through the city limits using different types of equipment and working in sectors. Residents should note that different piles of debris may be removed at different times or days.

Commercial Dumpster operations also are back on schedule, the City announced. Cart customers in private communities should contact their HOA or management company. These organizations will then get in touch with the Dunedin Solid Waste office.

The City of Dunedin has not announced a reopening date for its two recycling drop-off sites, Lake Haven Recycling Center (810 Lake Haven Road) and Highlander Pool (immediately south of Fire Station 61 at 1941 Ed Eckert Drive). The Pinellas County recycling drop-off location at 1825 Curlew Road in Palm Harbor is open.

For more information, call the Dunedin Solid Waste Department at (727) 298-3215.

Debris removal for unincorporated Pinellas County will begin Sept. 18 as well. For more information for residents outside the Dunedin city limits, call (727) 464-4333.

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