City of Lakeland Debris Update

Residential Garbage Collection resumed normal operations. This includes garbage, recycling, and yard waste.  Expect delays in bagged and containerized yard waste collection. Place any extra bags of garbage next to the green garbage cart and it will be picked up. 
 
City of Lakeland crews estimate there are between 200,000 and 250,000 cubic yards of tree and vegetative debris that will need to be removed from Lakeland area streets.Hurricane debris including large yard waste piles and household items will be collected street by street by FEMA Contractors and city claw trucks. There is no need to call in large piles of tree or household debris. 
 
The City’s contract haulers are now mobilized and currently removing debris from City streets.  As a reminder, please keep debris away from trees, poles, structures, fire hydrants, and meters. Do not block the roadway with debris.

Curbside debris needs to be separated into these categories:

• Construction debris
• Vegetation debris
• Appliances

 
A debris hotline has been established. Staff will be able to let the caller know where debris haulers are currently working and explain the debris removal process.  The hotline is live 863-834-TREE (8733).
 
The City of Lakeland currently has dedicated nine debris collection crews, 14 hauling units and six bucket trucks to assist in debris removal.