City of Venice organizing contractor for island storm debris collection
Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC
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Due to the quantity of construction debris from Hurricane Helene in residential areas, the City of Venice is activating its contractor for debris collection. This will allow for collection of construction and demolition materials (C&D) on public residential streets in the areas of Golden Beach and Inlet Circle on Venice island ONLY.
Commercial, manufactured home communities and mobile home parks, condominiums, and private streets are NOT eligible for collection per FEMA guidelines. Commercial properties may be able to work through their insurance company or the Small Business Administration to file a claim for storm debris removal.
C&D may be prepared and placed at the curb now. A more detailed schedule for debris collection will be forthcoming.
Storm debris must be prepared per these guidelines for collection to occur:
- Place large storm-related debris separately from regular garbage at the curb for collection.
- Separate items by category (construction and demolition materials, furniture/mattresses and appliances/white goods).
- Any construction and demolition materials contained in plastic bags should be placed with the regular garbage.
- Debris piles must avoid obstructions: Keep debris away from utility poles, power lines, storm drains, fire hydrants, mailboxes and fences.
A note that the above contractor storm debris collection is NOT for yard waste. City Solid Waste is doing bulk yard waste pickups for City customers, but residents must make an appointment for pickup before placing yard waste at the curb. Call 941-486-2422 to do so. Review guidelines for bulk pickups here.
Residents living outside of the Golden Beach and Inlet Circle areas should follow normal disposal guidelines for City collection services.
