Hillsborough County haulers begin final pass Monday for storm debris collection

Final collection of Hillsborough storm debris

Starting on Monday, teams in Hillsborough County will make their final pass, collecting debris from recent hurricanes.

TAMPA, Fla. - Hillsborough County teams will begin their final pass for disaster debris collection on Monday, less than three weeks after completing the first pass.

The county had encouraged all residents to move storm debris curbside before Monday, Dec. 9, to ensure it is collected.

According to a news release, the final pass will be made "on every route and will include both construction and demolition debris, as well as yard waste."

Hillsborough County teams will begin their final pass for disaster debris collection on Monday, less than three weeks after completing the first pass.

Officials said collection will continue seven days a week until all debris is picked up.

Hillsborough residents outside the incorporated areas of the City of Tampa, City of Temple Terrace, and Plant City can track collection progress using the Debris Collection Lookup tool.

As of Nov. 22, Hillsborough County reported that debris haulers had collected 2.9 million cubic yards of debris since Oct. 10.

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"That's enough debris to fill seven Raymond James Stadiums," the county said when announcing the milestone in a news release.

Hillsborough County estimates that 52% of the approximately 5.5 million cubic yards of countywide debris has been transported to collection sites.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will reimburse the County for the costs of debris collection that occurs within 90 days of Hurricane Milton making landfall, indicating a Jan. 9 deadline for completion.

As of Nov. 22, Hillsborough County reported that debris haulers had collected 2.9 million cubic yards of debris since Oct. 10.

Following the final pass for debris collection, the county said residents may continue to place vegetative debris out for removal for their regular yard waste pickup. The vegetative debris must be bundled, neatly stacked, or in a container.

Residents can also take their vegetative debris to either the South County Solid Waste Facility or the Northwest County Solid Waste Facility. Construction and demolition debris must be taken to one of the five Community Collection Centers.

Since early October, the county reports that more than 150 specialized trucks have been hitting the road seven days a week with the capacity to collect 60,000 cubic yards of debris daily.

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