Update no. 32 of Hurricane Ian
Hillsborough County, Fla. (October 4, 2022) – Residents and neighborhood associations throughout Hillsborough County are urged to be patient as Hillsborough County contract haulers do the meticulous work of collecting and disposing of all debris left behind by Hurricane Ian.
Due to the volume of yard waste generated by Hurricane Ian and hazards encountered on collection routes due to curbside debris, regularly scheduled yard waste services may be delayed.
If your yard waste is not collected on your scheduled collection day, we ask that you keep it near the curb, as your franchised garbage hauler will return the next day. Do not burn waste.
County officials know residents are eager to clean up their yards and properties after Hurricane Ian. To make sure you get the results you expect, follow these guidelines:
Residential storm waste disposal sites
Residents can take yard waste to the four residential storm waste disposal sites during extended hours of operation Monday through Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. These hours will remain in effect until further notice.
- Northwest County – 8001 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa, FL 33625
- South County – 13000 US 41, Gibsonton, FL 33534
- Hillsborough Heights – 6209 County Rd. 579, Seffner, FL 33584
- Falkenburg Yard Waste Site – 350 Falkenburg Rd., Tampa, FL 33619
Residents must show a valid Florida ID to receive free yard waste disposal. Bagged waste must be emptied by the resident for disposal, as plastic bags can damage mulch processing equipment.
Communities with homeowner associations
Hillsborough County has asked all homeowner associations to work with their residents during Hurricane Ian recovery efforts regarding curbside yard waste. Hillsborough County’s contracted storm debris removal crews will be working throughout the county to remove yard debris over the next several weeks, which requires residents to leave yard debris in the right-of-way for collection. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this recovery period.
No open burning
Residents are reminded that open burning of yard waste and household waste or garbage is not allowed a permit from the Fire Marshal’s Office is prohibited in Hillsborough County.
Regular garbage collection in the street yard
Regular yard waste collection is underway. At this time, only packaged yard waste will be collected near the curb by your regular waste hauler. Find your collection day here. Piles of leaves and small twigs should be bagged or placed in containers for curbside collection.
Curbside collection of storm-related debris
Hillsborough County contracted disaster debris haulers will begin collecting bulky storm yard debris beginning Thursday, October 6th. Residents must place trash at the curb by Monday, October 10. Please be patient. It may take several weeks to collect all the debris. Separate piles of leaves and twigs should be bagged or bundled for collection.
Connect. Stay alert.
For more information on Hillsborough County’s response to Hurricane Ian, visitHCFLGov.net/StaySafeand register for the HCFL Alert system. Additionally, you can follow Hillsborough County on social media on Facebook, Twitter and Nextdoor for updates.
