The City of St. Petersburg has activated a debris management site to assist residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. Starting on October 6, 2024, at 3 p.m., residents and their private haulers can dispose of storm debris at the location on 1953 72nd St. N, situated across from Azalea Park. Entry is permitted via 72nd St., with exit access through 22nd Ave. N.
Operating hours for this service are from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The site will accept both construction and demolition storm debris, as well as vegetative debris.
Additionally, several brush sites remain operational every day from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., located at:
– 1000 62nd Ave. NE
– 7750 26th Ave. N
– 2500 26th Ave. S
– 4015 Dr. Martin Luther King St. S
– 2453 20th Ave. N
Residents are reminded that hazardous materials will not be accepted at these sites and should be stored safely until after the storm passes.
To utilize the drop-off service, residents must present either a driver’s license or a water bill as proof of residence. For those employing private haulers, it is necessary to complete a form available online beforehand.
Debris must be separated before disposal, and individuals should be prepared to unload it themselves as staff assistance is unavailable.
A program has also been initiated by the city to enlist local businesses in helping clear debris around St. Petersburg, offering compensation for up to one hundred trucks at $200 per load delivered to the Raytheon debris site on the same street.
The city encourages truck owners to coordinate with neighbors for collective debris transportation efforts as preparations continue against potential developments from Hurricane Milton.
For further participation details or inquiries about assisting with clean-up operations, interested parties can contact business@stpete.org.
