In a news release, the Waste Management Authority wrote that a large-scale collection had taken place within 20 days.
Sarasota County, Florida — Hurricane Ian hits southwestern Florida and puts an end to a major cleanup effort.
Sarasota County Waste Management announced Thursday that it has collected enough vegetative storm debris from unincorporated areas to fill more than 322 Olympic-sized pools.
Wendy Crisp, Sarasota’s solid waste coordinator, said: Press conference.
In a news release, the Waste Management Authority wrote that a large-scale collection had taken place within 20 days.
“After Hurricane Ian, vegetation debris was estimated to be five times as large as that from Hurricane Irma,” the release reads. Over four months since Hurricane Irma. ”
Garbage trucks collect different types of debris from homes on different days.
Check the status of your collection zone here.
Residents have access to two free public drop-off locations daily from 8am to 6pm where they can pick up and drop off storm debris themselves.
- Rothenbach Park, 8650 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota.
- Jackson Road Interchange Station, 250 S. Jackson Road, Venice.
Learn more about collection services here.
Watch the full press conference below
