Sarasota County’s Debris Contractors Break for Thanksgiving – Public Debris Drop-Off Sites Close Saturday

Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC

via Sarasota County

Sarasota County’s debris contractors have been working seven days a week, sun up to sun down, since Oct. 13 to remove debris from our community from back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Sarasota County debris contractors have collected more than 1.3 million cubic yards of debris from public right-of-way as of Nov. 17. Debris contractors will break for the Thanksgiving holiday from Nov. 25 to Dec 1. Debris collection will resume on Monday, Dec 2.

Sarasota County’s two public drop-off sites for residential vegetative storm debris, at Rothenbach Park and Jackson Road Transfer Station, will close permanently at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23.

This past Saturday, Nov. 16, a total of 26 loads of vegetative debris was collected. Since the beginning of November, public drop-off sites have seen a steady decrease in public drop-offs. Through Saturday, Nov. 23, residents may continue to self-haul residential vegetative storm debris to one of the sites for free disposal. After Nov. 23, residents may dispose of storm debris at the Central County Landfill and applicable disposal fees will apply.

“We are extremely appreciative of the men and women who have spent time away from their families supporting cleanup efforts throughout Sarasota County,” said Brian Usher, director of Sarasota County’s Solid Waste Department. “This holiday break will allow them an opportunity to reunite with their families for the holiday and get some much-needed rest.”