Outdoors and property

Storm-season tree work in Surfside Beach, SC

Proper pruning before hurricane season removes hazardous branches and helps trees resist wind damage.

Tree work before hurricane season

Proper pruning removes hazardous branches and helps trees resist wind damage. Source: Clemson Extension hurricane-resistant tree guidance (opens in a new tab)

Remove dead, diseased, dying, rubbing, and crossing branches with proper pruning cuts. Source: Clemson Extension hurricane-resistant tree guidance (opens in a new tab)

Properly thinned tree crowns resist wind damage better than unpruned crowns. Source: Clemson Extension tree pruning guidance (opens in a new tab)

Prune broken limbs promptly with proper pruning techniques. Source: Clemson Extension storm damage guidance (opens in a new tab)

A bent branch may straighten within several days, so do not rush to prune it. Source: Clemson Extension storm damage guidance (opens in a new tab)

Surfside Beach collects residential yard debris Tuesday through Friday based on the property's location. Source: Town sanitation schedule (opens in a new tab)

Bag leaves, pine straw, and pampas grass in paper bags. Source: Town sanitation schedule (opens in a new tab)

The town does not haul stumps, logs, tree limbs, or other material placed by tree service contractors or workmen. Source: Town sanitation schedule (opens in a new tab)

Request an assessment with the property address, tree location, visible damage, and nearby structures.

Ask the provider to confirm the work scope and debris removal plan.

Learn which palm fronds to remove, why over-trimming causes harm, and how to prepare palms for hurricane season.

Learn why pruning a tree limb over 8 inches in diameter requires a $25 permit fee.

Set trash carts curbside by 6:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection day.

What tree work should I plan before hurricane season?: Remove dead, diseased, dying, rubbing, and crossing branches with proper pruning cuts.; Source: Clemson Extension hurricane-resistant tree guidance (opens in a new tab)
Does thinning a tree help it withstand wind?: Properly thinned tree crowns resist wind damage better than unpruned crowns.; Source: Clemson Extension tree pruning guidance (opens in a new tab)
What should I do with broken limbs after a storm?: Prune broken limbs promptly with proper pruning techniques.; Source: Clemson Extension storm damage guidance (opens in a new tab)
Will Surfside Beach collect debris left by a tree service?: No. The town does not haul tree limbs or other material placed by tree service contractors or workmen.; Source: Town of Surfside Beach sanitation schedule (opens in a new tab)