The Solid Waste Authority has prepared the following guidelines to help you get ready for hurricane season.
Details: Once A Storm Has Been Named:
Do not cut down trees or do major yard work
Do not begin construction projects that produce debris.
Once a watch or warning has been issued, do not trim vegetation of any kind. Mass cutting places a tremendous burden on the collection and disposal processes and there is not enough equipment or manpower to handle the additional material before the storm makes landfall. You could put not only yourself at risk but your neighbors as well Do not take materials to the curb, transfer stations or landfill during a watch or warning period. Services may be suspended and facilities closed early to prepare for the storm.
What We Will Do Following A Storm:
After the Storm has Passed Please be patient.
Keep household garbage, recycling and vegetative and/or construction storm debris in separate piles.
SWA's number one priority is the collection of household garbage. Securely containerize all household garbage in plastic bags or cans to be placed curbside on your scheduled day. Don't place any debris near or on a fence, mailbox, powerline equipment, poles, transformers, downed electrical wiring, water meters, fire hydrants or storm drains.
Be prepared to repair possible damage to swale areas from the specialized equipment used to collect storm debris.
Specialties:
Contact SWA Customer Information Services at 697-2700 or 1-866-792-4636 (toll-free) or visit www.swa.org for updates on your collection services.
