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
Vegetative Debris Drop-Off Sites
Two vegetative debris drop-off sites will remain open (to Alachua County residents only) until further notice. These sites are open Monday through Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. These sites are for hurricane-related vegetative debris only. Residents must show proof of residence (e.g., a utility bill and a driver’s license with a matching address) to use the sites. The sites are located at:
- NW Landfill – 15530 NW 173rd St, Alachua, FL
- SW Landfill – State Road 24, 2.2 miles southwest of US 27, Archer (just past Archer Rural Collection Center)
Illegal Dumping Reminder
The County has seen an increase in vegetative debris being dumped on public rights-of-way, away from the homes where it was collected. This practice is illegal, and violators may face penalties.
Thank you for your cooperation as we complete this critical cleanup effort.
For more information, contact Alachua County Solid Waste Director Gus Olmos at 352-338-3233 or gus@alachuacounty.us.
