Over 3.2 Million Cubic Yards Of Hurricane Sally Debris Collected In Escambia County; Final Pass Begins December 1

November 10, 2020

Escambia County contractors have collected nearly 3.2 million cubic yards of Hurricane Sally debris.

That’s 65,827 loads, which equals 499 football fields piled three feet high or enough to fill nearly 70% of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

The third and final Hurricane Sally debris collection pass will begin on December 1, with a goal to finish all collections by Christmas.

To help expedite the process, separate debris for service. Vegetative debris like tree limbs need to be separate from construction and demolition materials like drywall and carpet. Keep debris away from storm drains, low power lines, other utilities and mailboxes.

Curbside Residential Debris Pickup Instructions

Escambia County residents, that can safely do so, are asked to place any storm-generated debris on the public right of way (the area of residential property that extends from the street to the sidewalk, ditch, utility pole or easement).

  • Commercial-generated waste will not be accepted.
  • Businesses should contact their waste collection service provider or a debris removal contractor. Business and commercial material is not eligible to be removed curbside by Escambia County.
  • Nonprofits are allowed to place debris on public right of way for pickup.

Debris that was generated by Hurricane Sally should be placed and sorted on the area immediately adjoining the road in front of your home.

Residents are urged to separate the debris as follows:

  • Vegetative Debris - whole trees and large limbs should be cut into lengths of four feet or less, tree stumps, tree branches, tree trunks and other leafy material
  • Construction and Demolition Debris - damaged components of buildings and structures such lumber and wood, wall board, glass, metal, roofing materials, tile, furnishings and fixtures
  • Appliances and White Goods - refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, heat pumps, ovens, ranges, washing machines, clothes dryers and water heaters
  • Electronic Waste - computers, televisions, office electronic equipment, etc.
  • Household Hazardous Waste - materials that are ignitable, reactive, toxic or corrosive such as paints, cleaners, pesticides, etc.
Only loose debris will be collected; bagged debris should not be placed on the public right of way. Make every attempt to avoid stacking debris below low hanging power or utility lines. Only debris placed on the public right of way will be eligible for collection until further notice.
Do not place debris within four feet of:

  • Mailboxes
  • Water meters
  • Fire hydrants, or any other above-ground utility

Escambia County contractors will make multiple passes through neighborhoods and along county right-of-way for debris removal. If your debris is not removed, please be patient. The crews will make additional passes along your road.

The county contractors have dedicated pieces of equipment for different debris streams (vegetation, C&D and stumps). Please understand that if vegetation is collected and C&D or stumps are left behind, they are not “missed,” but rather assigned to different trucks dedicated to that debris stream. Contractors cannot commingle debris streams in a single truck load.

Drop Off Instructions for Residential Vegetative Debris Drop Off Sites

In addition to curbside removal of debris for residents, residential drop off sites are accepting vegetative debris generated by Hurricane Sally. This is for private, residential use only, NO COMMERCIAL DEBRIS. Hurricane Sally debris drop off sites are open for Escambia County residents only and will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 a.m., until further notice. Residents need to bring ID and proof of residency.

Drop Off Locations:

  • Escambia County Equestrian Center at 7750 Mobile Highway
  • John R. Jones Athletic Complex at 555 East Nine Mile Road
  • Oak Grove Convenience Center at 745 North Highway 99
  • Baars Field at 13020 Sorrento Road
  • Lexington Terrace at 900 S Old Corry Field Road
  • Park East at 1233-1235 at Fort Pickens Road

If residents would like to drop off construction and demolition debris, they can do so at the following locations (ordinary fees apply):

  • Perdido Landfill (Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
  • Oak Grove Convenience Center (Fridays and Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Pictured: Debris pick up on North Highway 99. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.

Comments

7 Responses to “Over 3.2 Million Cubic Yards Of Hurricane Sally Debris Collected In Escambia County; Final Pass Begins December 1”

  1. Bonnie Exner on November 13th, 2020 12:46 am

    Our trees and branches on BARRINEAU PARK ROAD(aka 4601 HWY 196) have not been picked up from the first run..and yesterday there was a hired crew cutting down more branches to clear the water meter readings that added to the pile..yes it is on the right a way..yes I notified my county commissioner and there is no other debris but wood and branches.

  2. Recommendation on November 10th, 2020 4:51 pm

    Just drove down Hillview Dr near UWF. That area has not been picked up along the ROW at this time.

  3. S hales on November 10th, 2020 11:48 am

    My debris, and my neighbors haven’t been picked up, keep waiting, hopefully soon….. I live in Cantonment.

  4. EMD on November 10th, 2020 10:46 am

    Not all residents are in the same circumstances. The elderly, those with very little income and the handicapped should not be but in a common bag with the majority. There should be special notes put in red on their accounts, so they can get the help they need.

  5. Recommendation on November 10th, 2020 8:14 am

    Some actions to take/perspectives:

    1. Have you contacted your county commissioner about this issue?

    2. Has the debris been placed on the public right of way for debris removal?

    3. If the debris is on your personal property, it is likely it will have to be moved to public right of way for pickup by December 1.

    If this is beyond your physical and financial means, I would recommend two actions.

    A. Talk to BOTH Escambia County Emergency Management AND FEMA about getting on an “unmet needs” disaster assistance list.

    B. Be patient, but persistent.

    Although there are many organizations that do unmet needs, I am personally most familiar with “World Relief”, a faith based organization that specifically focuses on post-disaster unmet needs. They are part of the Reformed Church, where most members are located in Michigan and Ontario. (Sounds like a long way off, but they serve disaster survivors across both the US and Canada.). Once they put a disaster survivor on a list, they asses the need, a crew of volunteers come out with the works and clean up on private property.

  6. Bewildered on November 10th, 2020 7:31 am

    It’s the same in Baldwin County. Insurance does not pay a penny to remove fallen trees. people cannot afford to pay the outrageous amounts companies charge right now to handle any kind of tree work. I am 77 years old and living alone . I still cut and drag smaller limbs to the road every day. if the county does not pick it up because it does not meet their specifications it just has to stay there. Fema provides money to provide more than enough free stuff to certain people, let them pitch in to clear the right of way.

  7. joy bryant on November 10th, 2020 6:12 am

    Mine is NOT PICKED UP AND ESCAMBIA COUNTY WILL NOT GIVE ME AN ANSWER
    I am 75 live in Molino AND I am the only one with big trees and so my debris is STILL in the front and all I get is the run around from Escambia county—- HOW do I remove it? I don’t have a pickup truck I don’t have anyone to move it as I had to pay (happily so) to get it put in the front .I live on SS how do I do that again????
    WHAT THE HELL??????!!!!! The one lady that answered an email said “cul de sacs are a bit more challenging”
    DISAPPOINTED IN THE COUNTY!!

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