Debris Pick-up Update

It's been 20 days since the Village Council convened for an Emergency Special Council Meeting to discuss and consider a contract with a private vendor to assist the county with the debris pick-up and disposal process in Palmetto Bay in an effort to expedite the process. During the emergency meeting, the Village Council approved an agreement with Ceres Environmental Services, Inc., for debris removal services within Village streets, excepting county roads.

To be eligible for cost-reimbursement from FEMA for the removal of debris on county-owned streets, Palmetto Bay and Miami-Dade County had to enter into an inter-local agreement authorizing the village to clean-out the county roads. However, the county requested to proceed with the pick up from its own streets and other roads to avoid any confusion with FEMA reimbursement.

The village's contractor had been competitively selected back in 2014 and was under contract with the Village for emergency services. The contractor is working 7 days a week to complete the project and has picked up more than 65,000 cubic yards since they started 20 days ago.

To effectively tackle the work, the village was divided into 6 zones as illustrated on the maps below. The areas colored in pink identify the areas that are being picked up by the village's contractor, and the areas colored in purple are those where the debris is being removed by county contractors.

Residents are reminded to make sure that no trash is part of your debris pile, other than landscape items and other objects that are entirely made out of wood (ie, wood fences.) Piles that contain any other type of discarded items will not be picked up by the contractor.

Maps Color Legend:

Pink: Areas completed by the Village
White (not colored-in): areas to be completed
Purple: Areas to be done by county contractors

Please click on the maps below for a larger view and/or to download and print a copy.

Zone 1 Limits:

North: SW 136 Street

South: SW 152 Street

East: Palmetto Road

West: US 1

Zone 1 Status:

This area has been mostly cleared out, with the exception of those piles that are under large trees and/or power lines or other locations where the pick-up truck arm cannot reach. There is currently 1 truck assigned to this area that is accompanied by a smaller bobcat to bring out the debris into a location where the truck is able to pick it up without obstruction. This area is expected to be completed within the next 2 to 3 days.

Zone 2 Limits:

North: SW 136 Street

South: SW 152 Street

East: SW 67 Avenue

West: Palmetto Road

Zone 2 Status:

Debris removal for this area is nearing completion. One truck has been assigned to this zone which should be completed within the next 3 to 5 days. The area circled in black ink on the map was missed by the county. The village is waiting for information on a second pick-up schedule from county staff.

Zone 3 Limits:

North: SW 152 Street

South: SW 168 Street

East: SW 82 Avenue

West: US 1

Zone 3 Status:

Two debris removal trucks are located within this zone, since a large portion of the westernmost side of the area needs to be completed. The anticipated completion time for Zone 3 is within the next 5 to 7 days.

Zone 4 Limits:

North: SW 152 Street

South: SW 168 Street

East: SW 72 Avenue

West: SW 82 Avenue

Zone 4 Status:

The single truck currently assigned to Zone 1 will be moving into Zone 4 upon completion. First, to the area circled in black ink on the map and then to the rest of the unfinished areas. Depending on the size of the debris piles, pick-up may be completed from 5 to 7 days.

Zone 5 Limits:

North: SW 168 Street

South: SW 184 Street

East: SW 84 Avenue

West: US 1

Zone 5 Status:

Three trucks have been working in this zone and should be finishing the area from SW 179th Street to SW 181st Street this weekend, moving to the northern part early next week. It is anticipated that trucks will remain in this zone for another 7 days.

Zone 6 Limits:

North: SW 168 Street

South: SW 184 Street

East: Old Cutler Road

West: SW 84 Avenue

Zone 6 Status:

As other areas are completed, trucks will move into Zone 6 to finish the remaining areas in this zone. The area circled in black ink on the map was missed by the county. The village is waiting for information on a second pick-up schedule from county staff.

As crews continue to move from one area to another and as zones are being cleared out, new and updated information will be relayed to the residents. Once the first full removal has been completed, a second sweep will begin to pick up any new or remaining piles.

Please stay tuned for new updates, including information on a soon-to-come mulch giveaway!

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