City begins to collect storm debris

See how much debris has been picked up so far.


The city began storm debris collection on Saturday, Sept. 16. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
The city began storm debris collection on Saturday, Sept. 16. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
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As of Monday, Sept. 25, the city's debris removal contractors collected 36,426 cubic yards of debris in Ormond Beach.

Crowder Gulf, the city's contractor, began storm debris collection on Saturday, Sept. 16. City officials estimate it'll take about 20 days to complete the first round of debris collection in Ormond Beach. So far, Crowder Gulf has removed 20 leaning trees and 2,823  hanging limbs.

Tree roots and large stumps will be removed after all other debris has been taken care of.

Sept. 25 was the 10th day of collection. The city began storm debris removal on Saturday, Sept. 16.

Officials are reminding residents that "open burning of commercial waste, residential trash, garbage, lawn debris, clippings, trees or other debris on residential, commercial or industrial property is prohibited within the city" in accordance to section 9.2 of the city's code of ordinances.

Also, Section 10-65 of the code states that independently-hired contractors are required to remove the debris from the residents property and properly dispose of it in accordance to city rules. 

 

 

 

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