Hurricane Helene Update No. 19
Hillsborough County, Fla. (Sept. 28, 2024) - Hillsborough County Solid Waste will open its five Community Collection Centers for an additional day this Sunday, Sept. 29, to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Helene.
The five Community Collection Centers will open from 7:30 to 5 p.m:
- Alderman's Ford Solid Waste Facility - 9402 County Road 39 in Plant City
- Hillsborough Heights Solid Waste Facility - 6209 County Road 579 in Seffner
- Northwest County Solid Waste Facility - 8001 W. Linebaugh Avenue in Tampa
- South County Solid Waste Facility - 13000 US Hwy 41 in Gibsonton
- Wimauma Solid Waste Facility - 16180 W. Lake Drive in Wimauma
All five locations accept a variety of household items, including furniture, couches, chairs, tables, mattresses, washer, dryers, tires, and microwaves. Additionally, the centers accept batteries, electronics, and paint.
The Northwest County and South County Solid Waste Facilities are the only Community Collection Center sites that accept residential yard waste and wood disposal.
All five Hillsborough County Community Collection Centers are open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and they accept the items listed above from residential customers.
Bulky waste, appliances, and tires are only available for County Solid Waste customers. A photo ID is needed and a copy of your property tax bill. For disposal of batteries, paints, and electronics, bring a photo ID.
Visit HCFL.Gov/SolidWaste to learn more about all programs offered.
Get Connected. Stay Alert.
Make sure to have a plan. Residents and visitors are encouraged to register for HCFL Alert, Hillsborough County's official public notification system for emergency and urgent alerts. To receive messages by email, phone, and text, go to HCFL.gov/StaySafe. Residents without digital access are encouraged to call (833) HC STORM or (833) 427-8676, the County's storm information line.