As Hurricane Milton approaches West-Central Florida, Hillsborough County is keeping four debris collection sites open for the community. These sites will accept yard waste and storm-related debris this Wednesday morning, helping residents clear their yards and secure their homes before the storm hits.
The county has announced that from 7 a.m. to noon, weather permitting, the following locations will accept waste: the Northwest County Solid Waste Facility at 8001 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa; the South County Solid Waste Facility at 13000 U.S. 41, Gibsonton; Hillsborough Heights Debris Site at 6209 County Road 579, Seffner; and the Resource Recovery Facility Debris Site at 350 N. Falkenburg Road, Tampa. The latter facility will be operating through the night on Tuesday until noon on the next day, as per a statement released by Hillsborough County.
Hurricane Milton is expected to make its approach towards the area by Wednesday afternoon, putting pressure on both county services and residents to prepare on time. County officials urge residents to utilize these sites swiftly, as these facilities will shut down promptly at noon to ensure the safety of both workers and the public.
In preparation for the hurricane, Hillsborough County is taking measures for safety, and encouraging residents to follow suit, reminding them that taking action now could mitigate the risk of damage from Hurricane Milton's impending arrival. For more information on the debris sites and hurricane preparedness, residents can visit Hillsborough County's official website.
