Hillsborough County is ramping up efforts to swiftly clear away the remnants of Hurricane Milton with a final push for debris collection. According to a recent notice, the county’s temporary debris sites are set to close on Saturday. Residents have been advised to make use of these sites before this deadline approaches. The debris haulers have been diligently working from sunrise to sunset, spaning the full week, to collect what was left behind by the storm. Three locations, specifically Lake Park, Valrico Spray Fields, and the SE County Landfill, have been accepting storm debris and will continue doing so up until the closure date.
In an announcement, detailed on Hillsborough County's official website, it was outlined that post-Saturday, certain temporary debris sites are set to remain open. The Resource Recovery Facility and Hillsborough Heights Temporary Debris Site will continue to accept storm debris from county residents past the previously mentioned cut-off date. This provides residents further opportunities to responsibly dispose of their damaged belongings and yard waste caused by the hurricane's impact.
The county has also offered alternatives for debris disposal through established Hillsborough County Collection Facilities, which include Hillsborough Heights, Northwest County Solid Waste Facility, and South County Solid Waste Facility. These ongoing services are crucial for those who may still be grappling with clean-up efforts and require an outlet to deposit their storm-tossed debris.
For residents seeking assistance from professional tree trimmers or landscapers for their debris disposal, the county mandates a specific procedure. They must "print out a Storm Debris Self-Haul Form or Demolition & Construction Self-Haul Form from the Hillsborough County website, 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." This ensures that proper documentation accompanies the debris, enabling contractors to quickly and efficiently assist with clean-up operations. Noteworthy is that these contractor self-haul forms will only be accepted at the temporary debris sites until the Saturday deadline, according to Hillsborough County's website.
Residents and contractors alike are encouraged to stay informed about the deadlines and to utilize the available services to aid in the recovery process from Hurricane Milton's destructive passage. The facilitation of debris removal is a critical step toward restoring normalcy, and Hillsborough County is committed to offering a range of disposal options to support this endeavor.
