Orange County

SEE: Orange County releases Hurricane Ian debris removal map

By Brittany Caldwell, WFTV.com

Hurricane Ian debris

By Brittany Caldwell, WFTV.com

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — For some Orange County residents, the question remains when the debris left over from Hurricane Ian will be picked up.

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Orange County Public Works and debris removal contractors have provided a color-coded map to help residents identify areas that have completed the first pass. The map also notes the future dates for other areas that are planned.

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Here is the key for the map:

  • Blue indicates areas that have already completed the first pass of debris collection.
  • Yellow indicates areas where a contractor is expected to make the first pass of debris collection by Nov. 4.
  • Orange indicates areas where a contractor is expected to make the first pass by Nov. 18.

Orange County Debris Removal Scheduled Collection Map Orange County Public Works (Orange County Public Works /Orange County Public Works)

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Residents are encouraged to separate their storm debris into the following categories:

  • Vegetative, such as trees or branches
  • Construction and demolition
  • Appliances
  • Electronics
  • Furniture

The county expects to have most county roadways and residential areas cleared by Thanksgiving, Nov. 24.

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