Storm Preparation and Safety

Ongoing hurricane debris collection

Yard Waste / Debris Collections Tips. As Osceola County cleans up vegetative debris from Hurricane Milton, you can help speed up collection by properly preparing smaller debris piles. Waste Management offers weekly yard waste collection and will collect up to 10 bags, bundles, or containers (45 gallon capacity, 50 lbs limit each) per service day. Please follow the guidelines below for compliance. Larger debris piles are being handled by our contracted debris company, which is working countywide and will reach your neighborhood soon. However, cleanup may take up to 60 days. We appreciate your patience as we continue the cleanup following Hurricane Milton.

Storm Alerts and Information

Visit our Hurricane Center for up-to-date alerts about waste collection due to a major storm or hurricane.

Preparation (before the storm)

Find out where to take tree limbs, how to secure large waste items, and ensure your property is safe during a hurricane or storm. 

  • Stop all yard maintenance and tree trimming activities and DO NOT place vegetative waste curbside within three (3) days of a hurricane warning or severe weather warning.
  • Secure garbage and recycling containers. Place empty containers in a secure location away from open spaces.
  • Secure, bundle and tie down all loose trash such as tree limbs, wood planks or building and roof tiles on your property. Place these materials in a location where debris cannot become hazardous to homes, cars and property, in high winds.

Is my waste collection canceled / changed?

Visit WMFloridaStorm.com for updates on your waste collection schedule.

Where can I take my tree limbs?

  • Kissimmee:
    Bass Road Yard Waste Disposal site
    (407) 742-7780
    Normal hours are Monday - Friday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. (last load accepted at 2:45 p.m.)
    During holidays or storm events, hours may change.
  • St. Cloud:
    St. Cloud transfer station
    (407) 957-7289
    Normal hours are Monday - Saturday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
    During holidays or storm events, hours may change.

If I have big items out by the curb, should I leave them out for collection?

No, please do not leave any large items at curbside as a storm approaches. Secure all large items in a shed or garage until the storm subsides. If you wish to dispose of large items prior to the storm, please contact Waste Management (407) 605-3892 to ensure they can schedule collection of your items. If not, please DO NOT leave items at the curb as they can become projectiles.

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