The City of Sanibel is asking residents to place any storm-generated debris on the public right-of-way, as safely as possible. 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 also 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
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.
Will debris be picked up from private streets?