Okaloosa hurricane debris crews work Crestview zones 16-17; drop-offs free until Oct. 25
As of Oct. 22, county crews are collecting storm debris by zone, and two sites accept debris from residents for free until 5 p.m. Oct. 25.
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Debris collection from Hurricane Isaias is underway across Okaloosa County, and crews are working through designated zones, according to the county’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) update posted at 12 p.m. on Oct. 22. The EOC is operating at Level 2.
Which zones crews are working now
As of Oct. 22, the county lists these zones as active or up next for hauling:
- Crestview area: Zones 16 and 17
- South Okaloosa: Zones 34-40 and 42-46
The county’s zone map shows the zones. The county says zones are not exact pickup schedules. They reflect general progress, not dates for individual streets or neighborhoods, and crews may work in several zones at once.
Where to drop off debris for free
Residents can take debris to these citizen drop-off sites free of charge until 5 p.m. Oct. 25, according to the county’s EOC page.
| Area | Site | Address or location |
|---|---|---|
| North Okaloosa | Keyser Mill Pit, on Highway 4 between Keyser Mill Road and Hilton Road North | 5305 Keyser Mill Road, Baker, Fla. 32531 |
| South Okaloosa | Wright Landfill | At the end of North Beal Extension |
The EOC page does not say whether the sites will stay open after Oct. 25.
What residents should do with debris
The county asks residents to leave eligible storm debris at the designated collection location so it is ready when crews arrive. The county says not seeing crews yet does not mean a neighborhood has been missed.
Residents who live inside a city should check with that city. The county says cities are coordinating their own debris collection schedules.
Questions about debris removal can go to the county at 1-833-495-3664.
How much debris has been collected
As of Oct. 20, the county had collected nearly 20,000 cubic yards of debris since removal began on Oct. 14, according to the same EOC page.
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Questions and answers
- Where can I drop off hurricane debris for free in Okaloosa County?
- The county lists two free citizen drop-off sites until 5 p.m. Oct. 25: Keyser Mill Pit, at 5305 Keyser Mill Road in Baker, Fla., for north Okaloosa, and Wright Landfill, at the end of North Beal Extension, for south Okaloosa. The county's EOC page, updated at 12 p.m. on Oct. 22, does not say whether the sites will stay open after Oct. 25.
- Which zones are Okaloosa County hurricane debris crews working in now?
- As of Oct. 22, the county's EOC page lists Crestview Zones 16 and 17 and south Okaloosa Zones 34-40 and 42-46 as active or up next. The county says zones are not exact pickup schedules and do not give dates for individual streets.
- What phone number should I call about Okaloosa County debris removal?
- The county's EOC page lists 1-833-495-3664 as the debris removal questions line, as of Oct. 22.
