Sarasota County contractors are working hard to finish collecting the debris scattered across yards throughout the city in September by Hurricane Irma, but the sheer volume of debris to collect is proving to be a truly challenging endeavor. More trucks will be joining the debris collection force next week in an effort to speed up collection, but even then, officials believe the collection will likely stretch on through November, upwards to two months after the historic storm passed over Sarasota.

If your home still has debris waiting to be collected, we recommend reviewing our previous blog post outlining some tips to ensure your debris is fully prepared for collection.

For more information on the state of the Irma debris cleanup effort, check out Zach Murdock’s story on the Herald Tribune.