St. Johns County urges the public to save sandbags that did not come into contact with floodwater. These sandbags may be useful for future storms (as a reminder, the Atlantic hurricane season runs until Nov. 30).
The public may dispose of any unwanted sand by scattering it in their yard. However, sandbags that came into contact with floodwater may be contaminated with harmful bacteria and should be discarded at the Tillman Ridge or Stratton Road transfer stations. This service is free of charge for residents.
The Stratton Road Transfer Station is located at 250 N. Stratton Rd., St. Augustine, and the Tillman Ridge Transfer Station is at3005 Allen Nease Rd., Elkton. Hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
Residents are asked not to dispose of sandbags in the regular trash. It is also important not to mix sandbags with yard debris, as the sand is abrasive and can damage equipment used to grind yard debris into mulch.
If you have questions about sandbags, contact the St. Johns County Solid Waste Division at 904-827-6980 or solidwaste@sjcfl.us. Additionally, residents can download the Recycle Coach app or visit www.recyclestjohns.com to obtain curbside collection schedules, sign up for alerts and learn how to properly dispose of different household waste materials.
June 13, 2026
