Panama City Beach debris pickup continues; Bay County free dumping runs to Oct. 25
Panama City Beach crews will keep collecting residential storm debris for several weeks, while Bay County extended free household waste disposal at Steelfield Landfill through Sunday, Oct. 25.
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Public Works crews in Panama City Beach, in Bay County, Florida, will keep picking up residential storm debris for several weeks, the city said on Oct. 14, 2026. Also on Oct. 14, the city said Bay County had announced new information on debris pickup. The city’s storm page links to the county’s roadside vegetative debris collection details but does not list them.
How long will Panama City Beach debris pickup last?
The City of Panama City Beach says crews will continue picking up storm debris from homes inside city limits “for several weeks.” In an Oct. 13 update, the city said the cleanup would take “several weeks to a month” and that crews are working street by street. The city has not published an end date or a street-by-street schedule.
How should I set out storm debris in Panama City Beach?
The city’s Oct. 12 update asks residents to follow these rules:
- Place piles near the roadway, but not in the road.
- Keep piles away from fire hydrants, back-flow preventers (devices that keep water from flowing backward into the supply) and lift stations (sewage pumping stations).
- Stay clear of low-hanging trees.
- Commercial properties must remove their own debris.
Accepted materials include yard and tree debris, wooden fences and other damaged materials from residential properties.
Is Bay County offering free waste disposal after Hurricane Isaias?
Yes, for residents of unincorporated Bay County. According to the City of Callaway‘s Oct. 15 notice, Bay County extended its free residential waste disposal services through Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Steelfield Landfill, 11411 Landfill Road, West Bay |
| Hours | 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily |
| Free through | Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026 |
| Requirement | Proof of Bay County residency; certain restrictions apply |
The county’s biannual Waste Amnesty Days were originally scheduled for Friday, Oct. 16, and Saturday, Oct. 17, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., according to the same Callaway notice. The notice describes the extension as a resource for people living in unincorporated areas. It does not say whether residents of incorporated cities qualify.
Is Callaway charging fees for excessive debris piles?
No, not for now. The City of Callaway, in Bay County, said in its Oct. 15 notice that it is currently waiving excessive pile fees to help residents with storm cleanup. Callaway did not give an end date for the waiver.
How do I report a storm problem in Panama City Beach?
For non-urgent issues such as downed trees, blocked roads, flooded streets or clogged inlets, report them at pcbfl.gov/myPCB or through the SeeClickFix app, and include photos, the city says.
State resources listed by the city
The city’s storm page reposted these Florida Division of Emergency Management contacts on Oct. 12:
| Service | Contact |
|---|---|
| State Assistance Information Line (SAIL) | 1-800-342-3557 |
| Red Cross | 1-800-RED-CROSS |
| Legal helpline | 833-514-2940 |
| Insurance helpline | 1-877-MY-FL-CFO |
| Price gouging hotline | 1-866-9NO-SCAM |
| Road closures | FL511.com |
Information as of Oct. 18, 2026. Check the city and county pages before you go, because schedules and rules can change.
Questions and answers
- How long will Panama City Beach debris pickup last after Hurricane Isaias?
- The City of Panama City Beach said on Oct. 14, 2026, that Public Works crews will continue picking up residential storm debris for several weeks. The city has not published an end date.
- Is Bay County Florida offering free landfill disposal after the hurricane?
- Yes, for residents of unincorporated areas. Bay County extended free residential waste disposal at Steelfield Landfill, 11411 Landfill Road in West Bay, through Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Proof of Bay County residency is required, and restrictions apply, according to the City of Callaway.
- Where should I put storm debris in Panama City Beach?
- Place piles near the roadway but not in the road, and keep them away from fire hydrants, back-flow preventers and lift stations, according to the City of Panama City Beach. Commercial properties must remove their own debris.
