Debris Pickup on Sanibel To Begin Wednesday

The City of Sanibel announced debris pickup is expected to begin on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Sanibel residents, who can safely do so, are asked to place any storm-generated debris on the public right-of-way.

The public right-of-way is the area of residential property that extends from the street to the sidewalk, ditch, utility pole or easement. Residents are urged to separate the debris as follows:

• Vegetative debris (whole trees, tree stumps, tree branches, tree trunks and other leafy material)

• Construction and demolition debris (damaged components of buildings and structures such lumber and wood, wall board, glass, metal, roofing materials, tile, furnishings, and fixtures)

• Appliances White Goods (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, heat pumps, ovens, ranges, washing machines, clothes dryers and water heaters)

• Electronic Waste (computers, televisions, office electronic equipment, etc.)

• Household hazardous waste (materials that are ignitable, reactive, toxic or corrosive such as paints, cleaners, pesticides, etc.)

Only loose debris will be collected, bagged debris should not be placed on the public right-of-way.

Make every attempt to avoid stacking debris below low hanging power or utility lines, and do not place debris within four feet of mailboxes, water meters, fire hydrants and any other above ground utility.

Only debris placed on the public right-of-way will be eligible for collection until further notice. If all debris is not picked up during the initial pass, please continue to push remaining debris to the right-of-way for collection on subsequent passes.

As debris is cleared, it is likely nails and screws will be repeatedly dropped in the roadway. To prevent flat tires, residents are asked to collect and dispose of any nails and screws found in front of residences.

Commercial properties, including condominiums, are not allowed to place storm debris in the public right-of-way. Commerical properties are required to keep debris on their property for their private contractors to haul away.