County Update - Irma recovery; Sustainable workshop, more


Dear Lake,
Welcome to Sarasota County's community e-newsletter. If you have questions, ideas for articles, or feedback relating to this newsletter, contact us at communications@scgov.net
 
Debris collection
  • Sarasota County's debris contractors are now working in 15 of the 38 residential zones. To view the estimated collection start date for your residential zone, use theinteractive map.
  • Approximately 60,000 cubic yards of vegetative storm debris has been collected. Contractors are working seven days a week to clear the debris.
  • Remember to keep your vegetative storm debris completely separated from regular yard waste and garbage. Only vegetative storm debris is being collected by the debris contractors.
  • It's important to keep your vegetative storm debris pile separated from your regular garbage, recycling and yard waste, and away from mailboxes, fire hydrants, water meters, utility lines or other objects that could be damaged during pickup.
  • If other items (i.e. fences, garbage bags, etc.) are mixed in the vegetative storm debris pile, or if they are too close in proximity, the debris contractor may not be able to pick up the vegetative storm debris.
  • Residents who live on private roads need to complete aRight of Entry Onto Private Property for Debris Removal Disaster Assistance form from homeowners or homeowner associations.
  • Sarasota County's landfill will be open this Saturday, Oct. 21, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for all services and 2-5 p.m. for residential storm-related vegetative debris. Residential tipping fees for storm-related vegetative debris will be waived until further notice.
  • Burning storm debris is prohibited unless residents obtain a permit from the Florida Forest Service.

Garbage, recycling and yard waste collection
  • Waste Management trucks for garbage, recycling and yard waste are back to normal schedules.
  • Waste Management trucks continue to collect properly prepared yard waste meeting the normal pickup standard of four feet or less in length, 40 pounds or less in weight and bagged, containerized, bundled, or tied, from residences in the unincorporated areas of the county.
Other county news:
Sarasota County, along with the Library Foundation of Sarasota County, announced that the new Venice Public Library will be named the William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library. 
Oct. 30 is the last day to register for the 12th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop at a reduced registration rate. The workshop is Nov. 30 at the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida Event and Conference Center, 4750 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota
Sarasota County will hold a free community cleanup in the south Venice area from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 21, to dispose of discarded household items, appliances, junk and tree trimmings. 
Sarasota County Neighborhood Services will conduct a share-shop focused on a pond restoration project in Talon Bay on Thursday, Nov. 16, at the North Port Library. 
Sarasota County Health and Human Services is recruiting a team of volunteers to run Volunteer Reception Centers during a disaster. 
 
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