Approximately 650,000 cubic yards of debris remain
Hillsborough County debris haulers have traveled county roads for over a month, 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, causing residents to leave piles of furniture, drywall, and memories on the curb.
Already collected millions of cubic yards of debris
Hillsborough County responded with over 150 specialized trucks which are on the road seven days a week and can collect 60,000 cubic yards of debris daily. To date, haulers have removed an estimated 84% of the overall 4.1 million cubic yards of debris stretching across nearly 900 miles of unincorporated Hillsborough County. The 3.4 million cubic yards of debris already collected is enough to fill Raymond James Stadium eight and a half times!
Early on, debris consultants estimated that Hillsborough would have approximately 5.27 million cubic yards of debris. The revised estimate of 4.1 million cubic yards is based on actual field assessments since collection began, but that number may grow.
As the final pass begins, debris volume may increase due to tree and limb removal work, commercial debris right of way collection, and pond and ditch clean up. Residents can track collection route progress using the Debris Collection Lookup tool.
After debris collection is completed
When debris haulers complete debris collection, 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.