After a declared hurricane emergency, the City of North Port activates its debris management plan through the Public Works Department. Residents typically must separate vegetative debris, construction debris, and household hazardous waste at the curb. Outside emergencies, normal yard waste rules apply.
North Port's normal solid waste rules (Ch. 62) require yard waste in the City-issued green-lid tote; loose debris is not picked up. During emergencies, the City activates contracted debris haulers and posts separation guidance via the North Report system and emergency notifications. Per Hurricane Ian recovery (Sep 2022) and subsequent events, vegetative debris is collected separately from C&D and from white goods/electronics. Burning of hurricane debris is not allowed under Sec. 26-28 burn-ban authority.
Improper mixed debris (mixing C&D, vegetation, and hazardous waste at curb) can delay collection. Burning hurricane debris violates Sec. 26-28 burn bans and creates fire-spread risk.
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