WILMINGTON, N.C. -- Debris piled high in front of houses is now a familiar scene in Wilmington. The city estimates Hurricane Florence is the reason behind more than a million cubic yards worth of trash.

• City officials say it could cost up to $20 million to clear debris
• Starting Monday, loading trucks will be picking up household debris
• Residents can track the city's progress on the city's website

"There were branches and trees all over the yard," city resident Frank Bacchi said. "I have a pool in the back and it got filled up with leaves."

He and his neighbors who live off North College Road, said their homes didn't flood, but several trees and branches came down.

"Nine of them fell down, two others were damaged enough to come down and then two others were leaners, so I had them cut down too," said Jack Best, a neighbor.

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All the trees that once stood in their yards are curbside, waiting to get picked up. The city has contracted DRC Emergency Services to clear the roads free of charge to residents.

Wilmington estimates it taking up to $20 million to clear all debris, but anticipates FEMA reimbursing them for much of the costs.

"As of about a week ago, they had already picked up the same amount that they picked up during Hurricane Matthew," said Dylan Lee, Wilmington Spokesperson. "And, if you're driving around you can tell there's still a lot more to pick up, so it's a monumental task and we're working very hard on it."

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More than 50 loading trucks have been in the streets clearing out roads and picking up vegetative debris since Sept. 20. Lee estimates that's about 30 percent of the debris.

Starting on Monday, the loading trucks will also be picking up household debris: ruined furniture, shingles, fences and more.

"It's very important for homeowners to keep those separated," said Lee. "If there is any kind of commercial or construction debris mixed in with vegetative debris, we simply can't pick it up."

DRC workers encourage residents not to park on the street if a loading truck is near. Cars parked in the way could prevent them from reaching the debris.

Residents can track the city's progress on an interactive map located on the city's website.