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What are the storm and debris rules in Boynton Beach?

Five pileshow storm debris must be sorted at the curb

Boynton Beach removes disaster debris from city property, county and state roads and private roads after a major or catastrophic disaster, but owners must stack it with its leading edge in the three-foot roadside shoulder, sorted into five piles - household, vegetative, construction and demolition, white goods, and hazardous or electronic waste - and away from lines, meters and hydrants.

Source: City of Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances Sec. 10-32 (Municode) · Verified 2026-10

The detail

City authorityAfter a declared state of emergency the City Manager may remove disaster-generated debris on city-owned property, county/state roads and private roads, only after a major or catastrophic disaster and on a finding of immediate threat, threat of significant damage to city property, or need for economic recovery - Code Sec. 10-32
PlacementNeatly stacked with its leading edge within the three (3) foot roadside shoulder; not under power lines, on water meters, or within three (3) feet of power poles, fire hydrants, vehicles, mailboxes or fences - Sec. 10-32(f)(1), (3)
SortingSeparate piles for putrescent and mixed household items, vegetative debris, construction and demolition debris, white goods, and hazardous household and electronic waste - Sec. 10-32(f)(2)
DamageDamage to personal property caused by debris placed inconsistently with the section is the owner's responsibility - Sec. 10-32(g)

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