Numerous disposal options remain following largest debris collection effort in county's history
Hillsborough County debris haulers have traveled County roads for months, collecting unprecedented amounts of debris from streets and neighborhoods. Collection began just after Hurricane Milton's heavy winds and rain left widespread tree debris in its wake. And, prior to Milton's mess, Hurricane Helene flooded homes and businesses across the County, leaving residents with the painful task of piling their furniture, drywall, and memories on the curb.
County collected millions of cubic yards of debris
Hillsborough County responded with over 150 specialized trucks which were on the road seven days a week and could collect 60,000 cubic yards of debris daily. To date, haulers have removed an estimated 99% of the over 4.8 million cubic yards of debris stretching across nearly 900 miles of unincorporated Hillsborough County. For perspective, that is more than enough to fill Raymond James Stadium 11 times over, and the 111,484 truckloads of debris lined up would stretch from Tampa to the Mobile, Alabama.
Disposal options remain available
Even though debris haulers have completed the final pass, residents may continue to place vegetative debris out for removal during their regular yard waste pickup. Debris must meet regular yard waste pickup requirements - containerized, neatly stacked, or bundled. Or residents can take their vegetative debris to the South County or Northwest County Solid Waste Facilities. Construction and demolition debris must be taken to one of the five Community Collection Centers.
Please contact PWCustomerResolution@HCFL.gov or call (813) 635-5400 if you have any questions.