PASCO COUNTY – Pasco County Government completed debris removal efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, collecting about 1.3 million cubic yards of storm debris across the county.
That’s enough debris to cover the county’s 20-mile stretch of U.S. 19 with a three-foot-thick layer of debris, extending across the median and turn lanes.
“We’re immensely proud of the work our dedicated teams and partners have accomplished during this unprecedented cleanup effort,” County Administrator Mike Carballa said. “This was the most storm debris we’ve ever seen in Pasco County, and we thank our residents for their patience and cooperation as we worked to ensure Pasco County is safe and clean once again.”
Key highlights of the debris collection process:
- 115 trucks operated simultaneously during peak cleanup.
- 75,000 individual visits to impacted addresses.
- 9,000-plus hazardous trees and branches have been removed.
- 6 debris management sites have been transitioning back to their original condition
Residents who still have storm debris can bundle yard waste into four-foot long sections and put them in their trash cans or place them at the curb for regular trash pickup.
For large or bulky items, like furniture or mattresses, residents can contact their trash haulers to schedule pickup.
Residents can also bring any outstanding debris to one of the following locations (see drop-off fees here: mypas.co/TrashFees):
- East Pasco Transfer Station, 9626 Handcart Road, Dade City: Monday to Saturday | 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for Pasco County residents
- West Pasco Resource Recovery, 14606 Hays Road, Spring Hill: Monday to Saturday | 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for Pasco County residents.
Call customer service at 727.847.2411 / MyPasco.net for details.
