Jacksonville, FL Hurricane Preparedness: Storm Debris (2026)

Jacksonville's post-hurricane debris management is coordinated through the Public Works Department with support from contracted debris removal firms activated under the city's emergency management plan. Storm debris must be placed curbside without blocking the roadway or storm drains, at least 3 feet away from utility boxes, poles, mailboxes, fire hydrants, and other impediments. There is no volume limit on loose storm debris for curbside collection. Key sorting requirements: yard waste and wood debris (branches, limbs, vegetation) must be separated from construction debris (drywall, roofing, siding, etc.); household hazardous waste (paint, batteries, pool chemicals, propane tanks, asbestos) is not collected and must be disposed of through approved channels; and appliances/white goods must be separate from other debris. Storm recovery crews make multiple passes through neighborhoods, targeting areas with the heaviest debris first. Burning storm debris is a violation of Jacksonville's year-round burn ban and is enforced by JFRD. Residents may self-haul debris to the Trail Ridge Landfill (5110 U.S. Hwy 301 S.) though disposal fees apply. The JaxReady emergency preparedness program provides real-time debris collection updates during storm recovery.