Manatee County begins collecting storm debris from Hurricane Debby. What to know

Manatee County Government says contractors will begin cleaning up Hurricane Debby debris starting Tuesday.

The Category 1 hurricane set records as it drenched the Bradenton area with more than 17 inches of rain. The storm also knocked down trees, fences and caused other property damage that requires crews to collect piles of debris around town.

County officials asked residents to keep vegetative debris, construction debris and appliances in separate piles.

Residents should also keep debris piles at least three feet away from other things, such as vehicles, mailboxes and fire hydrants. They should not place debris piles under power lines or trees.

City of Bradenton residents must follow similar guidance when debris cleanup begins. Officials said residents within Bradenton city limits can expect to begin seeing debris haulers collecting debris Wednesday.

County officials asked drivers to use caution around debris pickup trucks. Haulers will make multiple passes through neighborhoods, according to a news release.

For more information on debris pickup, visit the county’s extreme weather dashboard.