Do Not Place Yard Waste on Storm Drains

Published on November 06, 2025

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Did you know that leaving yard waste on storm drains is against City code and could cause flooding and damage? 

Yard waste piles too large for personal containers need to be at least 4 feet away from storm drains (and other obstructions like mailboxes) and at least 15 feet away from fire hydrants. 

For better service, call WM at 321-723-4455 or schedule a bulk yard waste pick up at www.wm.com

Contact the City of Melbourne ECO Division with any questions or issues with pickup at 321-608-5080 or email recycle@mlbfl.org

To report pollution like illegal dumping, yard waste or trash in a drains, ditches or swales, call the stormwater hotline at 321-608-7341.

 

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