Debris & cleanup
Debris pickup rules and dates, and free volunteer help with trees, tarps, and muck-outs.
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Okaloosa County storm debris pickup (unincorporated areas)
First pass begins Wed Oct 14 per Okaloosa County EOC (Oct 11). Second pass date to be announced.
First pickup starts Wednesday Oct 14. Put debris at the curb unbagged, keep tree debris separate from drywall and furniture, and leave out electronics. If you live in a city, contact your city.
Hours: Debris call center 6am-6pm
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Crestview storm debris pickup
DRC yard debris pickup begins Wed Oct 14 at 7 a.m., per City of Crestview Isaias page (checked Oct 13). City crews have been clearing roads since Oct 12.
DRC Emergency Services collects storm yard debris in Crestview; no need to schedule. Put tree debris and storm building debris in separate loose piles, no bags, 4 feet from the road. Cut pieces under 10 feet. Keep piles away from hydrants, water meters, utility boxes and low lines.
Hours: Pickup starts 7am
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Fort Walton Beach storm debris pickup
Crews expected to start midweek, per City of Fort Walton Beach (posted Oct 10, restated Oct 13).
DRC Emergency Services will collect curbside storm debris over the next 2 to 3 weeks; no need to schedule. Use separate loose piles for plant debris and for wood like fences. DRC workers will never ask you for payment.
Hours: Sanitation Division Mon-Thu 7am-4pm
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Mary Esther storm debris pickup
Curbside pickup expected to start mid-week, per City of Mary Esther (Oct 12).
Pile debris loose at the curb, no bags. Keep trees and limbs in one pile and fences, docks, and other building debris in another, away from hydrants, mailboxes, and utility boxes. Crews will make several passes over two to three weeks.
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City of Destin Public Works Department - Debris Collection Questions
Contact for storm-related questions regarding Destin hurricane debris collection. Citywide collection begins October 15, 2026; separate vegetative from C&D debris and keep right-of-way clear.
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Okaloosa transfer stations and landfill open
Reopened Monday Oct 12 per Okaloosa County EOC (posted Oct 10).
Baker Transfer Station (Charlie Day Road), South County Transfer Station (630 Transit Way), and Wright Landfill (1671 N. Beal extension) reopened Oct 12. For regular garbage questions, call Waste Management.
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Okaloosa Curbside Debris Removal
Begins Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026, for residents in unincorporated Okaloosa County. Gated subdivisions or those with manned security access are serviced only if the HOA provides a signed ROE Agreement (electronic signatures acceptable) to Marciana Kip at mkipp@myokaloosa.com.
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Okaloosa: debris in private and gated communities
Okaloosa County generally does not pick up debris on private roads in HOA, condo, or gated communities. The county may do so only if the Board of County Commissioners finds an immediate threat, and the association must sign a hold-harmless agreement first. Ask your association about its own debris plan.
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Tree clearing and roof tarps: Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief
Stationed starting Tuesday Oct 13, per City of Crestview.
Volunteer team based at Live Oak Baptist Church in Crestview can help clear trees or tarp roofs. Call to ask for help.
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Lowe's free cleanup bucket distribution
Free cleanup buckets with sponges, flashlights, bottled water, trash bags, goggles, and hand sanitizer. 240 buckets total, first come first served.
Hours: Starting 10 AM, October 13