Santa Rosa opens two free drop-off sites for Isaias yard debris
Residents can drop off vegetative storm debris for free at sites in Navarre and Pace, with ID, seven days a week until further notice.
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Santa Rosa County has opened two temporary sites where residents can drop off vegetative debris from Hurricane Isaias for free. The sites are an option in addition to the county’s curbside pickup on public roads and the Central Landfill in Milton, according to a county notice posted Oct. 16, 2026.
Where to drop off yard debris in Santa Rosa County
| Site | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Lenny James Tolbert Memorial Park (Holley Ball Park) | 3124 Bob Tolbert Road, Navarre | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week |
| Santa Rosa Soccer Park | 3360 Joppa Drive, Pace | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week |
The county says the sites will stay open “until further notice.” The notice does not give an end date.
What residents need to bring and what the sites accept
Only Santa Rosa County residents may use the sites. Bring a valid ID or other proof of residency. There is no charge for residents.
The sites accept vegetative storm debris, such as tree limbs, branches, leaves and other yard debris. They do not accept:
- Commercial debris or contractor deliveries
- Household garbage
- Construction debris
- Appliances
- Debris in bags
Follow posted signs and directions from site staff. Keep vegetative debris separate from other storm-related waste.
How the drop-off sites fit with curbside pickup and the landfill
The county’s curbside debris collection on publicly owned roads began Wednesday, Oct. 14. Residents can keep using that service, or they can haul vegetative debris to the Central Landfill in Milton or to one of the new drop-off sites.
Springhill Road in Milton is closed to through traffic
Springhill Road in Milton, between Munson Highway and Highway 87 North, is closed to through traffic for repairs to downed power lines, according to the county. The closure lasts until further notice. Residents can still reach their homes.
Questions and answers
- Where can I drop off yard debris from Hurricane Isaias in Santa Rosa County?
- Santa Rosa County has opened two free temporary drop-off sites for vegetative storm debris: Lenny James Tolbert Memorial Park (Holley Ball Park), 3124 Bob Tolbert Road in Navarre, and Santa Rosa Soccer Park, 3360 Joppa Drive in Pace. Both are open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week, until further notice, according to the county's notice posted Oct. 16, 2026.
- Do I need ID to drop off storm debris at Santa Rosa County sites?
- Yes. The sites are for Santa Rosa County residents only, and a valid ID or other proof of residency is required, according to the county's notice posted Oct. 16, 2026. Commercial debris and contractor deliveries are not permitted.
- What yard debris is not accepted at the Santa Rosa County drop-off sites?
- The sites accept only vegetative storm debris such as tree limbs, branches, leaves and other yard debris. They do not accept household garbage, construction debris, appliances or material in bags, according to the county's notice posted Oct. 16, 2026.
