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St. Petersburg’s October 10 Saturday sandbag event has passed, but residents still have a regular pickup option. The city’s October 7 reminder confirms year-round distribution at the Pavement and Traffic Operations Building, 1744 Ninth Avenue North.
Regular hours are Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m., with the same hours on the second Saturday of each month. Each household can receive up to 10 bags and must provide proof of residence. The city says staff can assist seniors and others who cannot fill and load bags themselves.
For a household preparing before a storm, that weekday access is the useful detail. Choose a time when you can transport the bags home and store them for later use, rather than waiting for a severe-weather rush.
Bring the residency documentation and plan how you will load and unload what you take. If you need assistance, explain that at the site. Check current city notices before leaving in case weather or operational conditions change the routine.
Sandbag pickup is one part of preparation, not a complete flood-protection plan. Use the city’s sandbag guidance for placement and its hurricane information for the rest of your household planning.
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Recent source update: October 7, 2026. Checked October 13, 2026.
- City — recurring sandbag distribution details (October 7, 2026)
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