Debris cleanup options for residents affected by Hurricane Milton
- There will be no storm debris collection on Dec. 24, Dec. 25, and Jan. 1.
- Temporary debris collection sites will follow the schedule below.
- Dec. 24 Open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Dec. 25 Closed
- Dec. 26 Open at 7 a.m and continue 24-hour operations at the Resource Recovery and Hillsborough Heights Temporary Debris Site locations
- Dec. 31 Open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Jan. 1 Closed
Note: Lake Park, Valrico Spray Field, and SE County Landfill temporary debris sites will permanently close at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21
A. Storm Debris Cleanup
Hillsborough County is cleaning up after Hurricane Milton and collecting storm debris from streets and neighborhoods countywide. Over 150 specialized trucks are on the road seven days a week and have the capacity to collect 60,000 cubic yards of debris daily.
You can track the progress of the cleanup efforts below.
County Storm Debris Collection Lookup Tool
Storm Debris & Yard Waste Collection FAQs
B. Hire a Contractor for Storm Debris Disposal
When hiring tree trimmers or landscapers to dispose of storm debris, residents must print out the applicable form below, fill it out, and sign it for the contractor to present it at any County drop-off location to prove they are authorized to dispose of the debris on behalf of the resident.
- Hurricane Milton Construction & Demolition Storm Debris Self-Haul Form
- Hurricane Milton Storm Debris Self-Haul Form
C. Sites Accepting Storm Debris
Residents must present a photo ID showing the Hillsborough County residential address of the property owner.
Hillsborough County Collection Facilities
Facility | Hours | Yard Waste | Furniture, construction debris, | Tires, electronics & paint* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hillsborough Heights | 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Northwest County Solid Waste Facility | 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
South County Solid Waste Facility | 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Alderman’s Ford Solid Waste Facility | 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | No | Yes | Yes |
Wimauma Solid Waste Facility | 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | No | Yes | Yes |
*No hazardous waste
Temporary Storm Debris Management Sites
Note: The following temporary debris sites will permanently close at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21:
- Lake Park, 17302 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Lutz, FL 33548
- Valrico Spray Fields, 14039 Sydney Rd., Valrico, FL 33527
- SE County Landfill, 15960 County Road 672, Lithia, FL 33547
Facility | Hours | Yard Waste | Furniture, construction debris | Large empty appliances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Resource Recovery Facility | 24/7 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Hillsborough Heights Temporary Debris Site (temporary entrance on Taylor Road) | 24/7 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Lake Park | 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Yes | No | No |
Valrico County Spray Field | 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Yes | No | No |
Southeast County Landfill | 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
D. Tree Removal
Visit the Tree Resources page for information on the tree removal process.