November Flooding Response and Recovery Update

Published on November 12, 2026

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Debris Collection

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.

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 any of the debris piles:

  • 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.

Please see this announcement for more information.

Multi-Agency Resource Centers

Open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the following locations:

  • Tony Rosa Community Center: 1502 Port Malabar Blvd. NE, Palm Bay, FL
  • Veterans Memorial Complex: 2285 Minton Road, West Melbourne, FL

Representatives from the following agencies will be available to answer questions, provide information and help connect flood survivors with available resources:

  • American Red Cross
  • Community Legal Services
  • Florida Department of Children and Families
  • Florida Department of Elder Affairs
  • Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Flood Clean-up Kits

Residents can get clean-up kits while supplies last at the following locations: 

  • Melbourne Public Library, 540 E. Fee Ave, Melbourne, FL
  • Palm Bay Library, 1520 Port Malabar Blvd. N.E. Palm Bay, FL
  • South Mainland Public Library, 7921 Ron Beatty Blvd, Micco, FL
  • West Melbourne Public Library, 2755 Wingate Blvd, Melbourne, FL

Business Damage Assessment Survey

Following the recent flooding, FloridaCommerce has activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey to gather information about the impact on businesses across Florida.

If your business experienced flooding, property damage, operational disruptions, or economic losses, we encourage you to complete the survey. Your feedback helps state and local leaders better understand the impact and identify the needs of our business community.

Here's how to participate:

  1. Visit www.FloridaDisaster.biz
  2.  Select 2026 Fall Flooding from the dropdown menu.
  3. Complete the Business Damage Assessment Survey.

Volunteer Opportunities

United Way Space Coast has information for volunteers who want to help with clean up and recovery efforts. To learn more, visit the United Way Space Coast website.  

City Boat Ramps

The boat ramps at Ballard Park have re-opened. The boat ramps at Front Street Park remain closed due to high water levels.

 

 

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