City of Melbourne Announces Debris Removal in Flood-Impacted Areas

Published on November 12, 2026

The City of Melbourne’s disaster debris removal contractor will begin collecting flood-related debris from homes within the Melbourne city limits.

Beginning Friday, November 13, curbside collection will be available to flood-impacted residents only. Residents are asked to be patient as crews work through the affected neighborhoods, which we expect will take several days. 

How to Prepare Your Debris

Separate flood-related debris into four distinct piles and place them curbside, away from trees, mailboxes, storm drains, water meters, fire hydrants and overhead power lines.

• Household materials: Furniture, mattresses, clothing, and other household items.
• Construction debris: Drywall, carpet, flooring, cabinets and other building materials.
• Appliances and White Goods: Refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, water heaters, and A/C units. Do not release refrigerants.
• Electronics: TVs, computers, monitors, and printers.

Items NOT Accepted for Flood Debris Collection

The following items must be handled separately and should not be included in either debris pile:

• Fencing and pressure-treated wood: Must be taken to the Cocoa landfill. These materials are not accepted at the Sarno landfill.
• Yard debris: May be taken to either the Sarno or Cocoa landfill or placed in containers for regular curbside collection by Waste Management. Large piles need to be scheduled on WM.com. 
• Household hazardous waste: Items such as gasoline, paint, fertilizers and rechargeable batteries may be taken to the Sarno landfill.

Landfill Locations

• Sarno Landfill: 3379 Sarno Road, Melbourne
• Cocoa Landfill: 2250 Adamson Road, Cocoa

There is no charge for residents to drop off materials at these landfills.

Regular Waste Collection

Regular garbage, recycling and containerized yard waste collections by Waste Management will continue as usual.

Important

This debris removal service is available only to flood-impacted residents within the City of Melbourne limits. Residents in other municipalities or unincorporated Brevard County should contact their local government for information about debris collection in their area, which may differ from the City of Melbourne's guidelines.