How to Dispose of Hurricane Milton Debris

As post-storm debris removal continues, residents can get rid of the debris by hauling it to a collection site or by preparing it for curbside pickup.

Note: Not all collection sites accept both storm-related yard debris and construction and demolition debris. Please make sure the collection site you are visiting accepts the type of storm debris you want to dispose.

Take your debris to 24-hour temporary collection sites

Hillsborough County continues to offer two sites for residents to dispose of storm debris 24 hours a day.

• Hillsborough Heights Temporary Debris Site: 6209 County Road 579, Seffner, FL 33584 (temporary entrance on Taylor Road)
• Resource Recovery Facility: 350 N. Falkenburg Rd., Tampa, FL 33619

Both sites accept storm-related yard debris and construction and demolition debris, such as furniture, drywall, carpet, and fencing. These centers also accept large appliances that have been emptied.

Two additional temporary sites accept yard debris, one site accepts all storm-related debris

The sites below accept only storm-related yard debris and are open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. until further notice.

• Lake Park: 17302 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Lutz, FL 33548
• Valrico County Spray Field: 14039 Sydney Rd., Valrico, FL 33527

The Southeast County Landfill Debris Site is located at 15960 County Road 672, Lithia, FL 33547, and accepts storm-related yard debris, construction and demolition debris, and large appliances that have been emptied. It is open daily, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., until further notice.

Take your storm debris to regular collection facilities

Residents also have the option to drop off storm-related yard debris and construction and demolition debris at the collection sites below

• Hillsborough Heights Solid Waste Facility: 6209 County Road 579, Seffner, FL 33584
• Northwest County Solid Waste Facility: 8001 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa, FL 33625
• South County Solid Waste Facility: 13000 U.S. 41, Gibsonton, FL 33534

These facilities are open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. until further notice.

Additional drop off sites

The collection sites below also accept a variety of household items, including couches, chairs, tables, mattresses, washers, dryers, tires, and microwaves. These centers also accept batteries, electronics, and paint; however, they do not accept yard waste.

• Alderman's Ford Solid Waste Facility: 9402 County Road 39, Plant City, FL 33567
• Wimauma Solid Waste Facility: 16180 W. Lake Dr., Wimauma, FL 33598

These facilities are open Monday to Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For additional cleanup resources and to view a table of collection sites, click the button below.

Don't forget your photo ID

Residents must present a photo ID showing the residential address of the property owner.

Prepare your storm debris for curbside pickup

Storm debris contractors will target large piles of tree debris, while your regular weekly yard waste hauler will target yard trash that meets the normal yard waste setout requirements.

Residents should place storm debris curbside without blocking the roadway, mailboxes, or storm drains.

To ensure smooth collection, materials should be separated into three categories:

• Storm-related yard debris
• Damaged household appliances
• Construction and demolition debris (e.g. furniture, drywall, carpet, and fencing)

Bagged waste and household hazardous waste, such as paint or car batteries, will not be accepted as part of this storm-related pickup from rights of way.

More information on how to prepare your debris for pick up, collection site locations and hours, and more can be found at HCFL.gov/MiltonCleanup.

Get Connected. Stay Alert.

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/HCFLAlert. For the latest emergency-related information, visit HCFL.gov/StaySafe. Residents without digital access are encouraged to call (833) HC STORM or (833) 427-8676, the County's storm information and helpline.