, Fla. — The City of Melbourne’s disaster debris removal contractor will begin collecting flood-related debris from homes within city limits starting tomorrow, Nov. 13. Curbside pickup is available exclusively for flood-impacted residents.
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How to prepare your debris:
City officials ask residents to separate flood debris into four distinct curbside piles: household materials, construction debris, appliances and white goods and electronics.
All piles must be placed away from trees, mailboxes, storm drains, water meters, fire hydrants and overhead power lines.
What materials are accepted?
Household materials accepted for collection include furniture, mattresses, clothing and other household items. Construction debris encompasses drywall, carpet, flooring, cabinets and building materials.
The electronics pile includes televisions, computers, monitors and printers.Eligible appliances and white goods include refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, water heaters and air conditioning units.
Residents are instructed not to release refrigerants from these appliances prior to disposal. Certain flood-damaged items are excluded from curbside collection and require separate disposal. Fencing and pressure-treated wood will not be collected at the curb and are not accepted at the Sarno Landfill.
Residents must bring fencing and pressure-treated wood directly to the Cocoa Landfill, located at 2250 Adamson Road in Cocoa.
Household hazardous waste—including gasoline, paint, fertilizers and rechargeable batteries—must be taken to the Sarno Landfill, located at 3379 Sarno Road in Melbourne.
Yard debris can be taken to either landfill or placed in containers for regular Waste Management pickup, large piles require online scheduling at WM.com.
There is no fee for residents dropping off materials at either landfill location.
Crews expect debris collection operations across affected neighborhoods to take several days to complete.
Important Information:
This debris service is available only to flood-impacted residents within the City of Melbourne limits.
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