Okaloosa Ends Free Storm Debris Drop-Off: What Residents Should Do Now
The county's free citizen drop-off for Hurricane Isaias debris ended Sunday, Oct. 25; residents now leave debris curbside or haul vegetative debris to two landfills and pay at the scale.
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Okaloosa County‘s free citizen drop-off for Hurricane Isaias storm debris ended Sunday, Oct. 25, according to the county’s update dated Oct. 26, 2026. Residents now are asked to leave debris for county contractors or haul it to a landfill themselves.
What residents should do now
The county asks residents to leave storm debris on the right of way in front of their residence so debris contractors can remove it. The county’s update also asks residents to:
- Separate vegetative debris from other storm debris.
- Keep debris off mailboxes, utility boxes and fire hydrants.
- Keep debris away from parked vehicles.
Where to haul vegetative debris yourself
Residents who choose to haul vegetative debris themselves can use either landfill below. Both require payment at the scale. The update does not give the fee.
| Site | Address | Monday to Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright Landfill | 1671 N. Beal Extension | 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | 7 a.m. to noon |
| Baker Landfill | 1415 Charlie Day Road | 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. | 6 a.m. to noon |
Collection schedule and questions
The county’s Emergency Operations Center remains at Level 2. The county’s Debris Removal Dashboard tracks collection by zone. The county says zones are not exact pickup times and do not give dates for individual streets or neighborhoods. The county does not publish a zone-by-zone collection schedule in the update.
Questions about debris removal can be directed to 1-833-495-3664. Residents who live inside an incorporated city should check with their city for local collection schedules, because cities coordinate their own operations.
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Questions and answers
- Can I still drop off Hurricane Isaias debris for free in Okaloosa County?
- No. The county's citizen drop-off ended Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, according to the county's update dated Oct. 26.
- Where can I haul vegetative storm debris myself in Okaloosa County?
- The county lists Wright Landfill, 1671 N. Beal Extension, and Baker Landfill, 1415 Charlie Day Road. Both require payment at the scale, and the update does not give the fee.
- What should I do with storm debris in Okaloosa County now?
- The county asks residents to leave debris on the right of way in front of their residence for debris contractors, separate vegetative debris, and keep it off mailboxes, utility boxes, fire hydrants and parked vehicles.
