Astor recycling and bulk waste collections suspended due to flooding

Lake County’s Office of Solid Waste will suspend recycling, bulk and yard waste collection in Astor Nov. 2–3 because of flooding. Household garbage collection will continue as scheduled.The changes come as the St. Johns River in Astor reaches moderate flood stage. County staff are monitoring water levels.Related-- St. Johns River flooding continues near Astor as water levels slowly declineThe Tarragona Way collection point has temporarily moved to the intersection of Blue Creek Lodge Road and Lake George Road. Residents who use that location must place their carts in the designated area by 6 a.m.Related-- St. Johns River reaches moderate flood stage near AstorResidents should keep garbage carts out of flooded areas and place them along the nearest non-flooded section of roadway by 6 a.m. on collection days.Related-- Free sandbag site opens in Astor for Volusia and Lake countiesThe Astor drop-off center remains open during regular hours: Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., acc