Rural Collection Centers

Storm Debris Notice

10/17/2024 Update

Beginning Friday, October 18, 2024, Alachua County will be opening two residential hurricane debris disposal sites for residents of Alachua County to utilize.

Please follow these important rules:

• Alachua County residents only – you must provide proof of residence. A utility bill and a driver’s license with a matching address are required.

• No debris from commercial parcels

• No commercial debris removal companies

• Hurricane debris only

Locations:

• NW Landfill – 15530 NW 173rd St, Alachua, FL

• SW Landfill – 19401 SW Archer Rd, Archer, FL (Archer Rural Collection Center site)

Hours: Monday – Sunday from 7:30 am – 6:30 pm

Curbside Storm Debris Collection

The disaster debris collection contractors are currently collecting debris from recent storms which is located on rights-of-way and in publicly accessible residential areas of unincorporated Alachua County. They began collecting debris in the most heavily affected areas on Thursday, October 3. All areas of the County are expected to be reached at least once within the first 30 days of operation. The collection vehicles are operating from 7:00am to 6:30pm Monday-Sunday and will complete multiple passes through all areas. This service is provided to all residents located in the unincorporated portion Alachua County.

Residents in the mandatory collection area can expect to see two separate collection vehicles come through for yard trash. The regular yard trash collection vehicles operated by GFL will continue to operate on their regular schedule but will only be collecting yard trash in reusable containers. Yard trash in paper lawn bags or in piles will be collected by the debris collection contractors. Yard trash in plastic bags will not be collected. To help speed up the collection efforts of the contractors, please consolidate your yard trash into a single large pile.

Please follow the below rules when placing yard trash curbside:

• Regular yard trash size and weight restrictions are waived

• Do not place yard trash in plastic bags

• Place all debris on the curb or roadside, not in the street. Do not block traffic or street access

• Do not place debris on or near utility boxes, utility lines, cable lines, telephone lines, or other obstructions. Be aware of infrastructure below the ground as well as above.

If you live in a gated community, the County is still waiting for FEMA to approve collection from your areas. While we wait for that authorization, please have your Home Owner’s Association reach out to the County at 352-338-3233 to complete a right-of-entry agreement. This document is required by FEMA and must be completed if your community wants the County’s contractors to collect debris from Hurricane Helene. The form can be downloaded here. Completed forms can be emailed to wastecollection@alachuacounty.us .