WEST MELBOURNE, Fla. — Many parts of Brevard County will try to return to normal on Monday after a week of historic flooding.
Crews in West Melbourne are beginning flood debris pickup at 7 a.m. on Monday as residents across Brevard County work to recover from severe flooding caused by a once-in-a-thousand-year rain event.
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The effort comes after floodwaters submerged entire neighborhoods and left cars driving through flooded streets last week.
Municipal contractors in West Melbourne will make a single full pass through the city, including gated communities, to collect storm debris waiting at the curb.
After a week of cleanup, residents have stacked soaked carpets, chunks of drywall and flood-damaged furniture outside their homes.
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City officials asked residents to place all flood debris at the curb before the 7 a.m. start time.
Officials emphasized that organized, neat piles are essential because cleanup crews have a large amount of ground to cover, and neatly stacked debris helps workers move faster during the collection process.
The municipal contractor will collect specific items during the scheduled pass, but certain items require separate handling.
Residents who need to dispose of old appliances, such as refrigerators or washing machines, or those whose debris piles are accidentally missed by crews, can contact Waste Management to request a free pickup.
Collection timelines differ for residents living outside municipal boundaries.
While cleanup operations in West Melbourne get underway today, debris pickup for residents in unincorporated areas of Brevard County is scheduled to begin Tuesday.
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