Storm Preparation and Safety

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. to 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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