Storm Damage Tree Debris Pickup?
 

Hi, We had a tree that was damaged by Debby last week. At first I thought it was just a matter of a trimming back a few branches. Little-by-little I discovered that nearly every branch was damaged and the tree is a total loss. Meanwhile I have accumulated a big pile of branch "trimmings" in my driveway! What is the best way to dispose of these? If I cut them down into managable lengths and tie them with twine, will our regular trash service take these? We're in Deluna (Sumter Co). Thanks in advance!

In my district debris cut 3 foot lengths max, tied in bundles not to exceed 40 pounds. When I took out holly bush that turned into tree. I cut branches off 1 foot lengths bagged in lawn waste bags. And cut big limbs stripped of branches in 3 foot length and tied off bundles. The trunks cut and laid them out at curve individually.

Side note; if you just bundle the branches depending on how long the lay the majority leaves will dry up and fall off leaving big mess.

Village Community Development Districts

Storm debris collection is described on the main page.

Thanks. This was also a Holly (which wasn't supposed to be there).

Thanks. I hadn't seen that. I wonder how big a pile can be?

Storm debris such as shrubs, palm fronts, bushes, twigs, branches, and small cut limbs should be placed in piles, unbagged at least three feet from utility boxes, poles, fire hydrants, and other obstacles along the curbside.

Storm Debris Management and Clean-up:

Storm debris such as shrubs, palm fronts, bushes, twigs, branches, and small cut limbs should be placed in piles, unbagged at least three feet from utility boxes, poles, fire hydrants, and other obstacles along the curbside.
The District is not responsible for cutting, trimming, hauling, or moving trees and debris from private residential property.
Household garbage shall be picked up during your normal residential collection based on the area in which you reside.
No chemicals or hazardous waste will be collected curbside.
Do not bring storm-related debris to recreation centers, postal stations, or other locations.
Residents are responsible for contacting a local contractor for large debris removal, such as trees or trunks.

I amassed a medium pile and a fairly large pile for two neighbors that couldn't do it themselves. Both were picked up. I would put out whatever you have, and see what they take. Unless the pieces are huge, most if not all of it will get picked up.