Frequently asked questions about debris and yard waste collection
Place construction and demolition debris and yard waste or vegetative debris curbside without blocking driveways or storm drains.
Separate as follows:
- Bag or place yard waste (branches, logs, trees, leaves, and small twigs) in a container for collection by your regular weekly yard waste hauler. It must meet regular weekly collection requirements.
Take larger piles of debris that exceed the curbside limit (construction, demolition, vegetative) to one of Hillsborough County’s designated facilities Monday-Saturday, from 7:30 AM to 5 PM.
Regular yard waste collectors will only pick up yard waste that is in bags or containers. They will pick up bagged yard waste up on your scheduled weekly collection day.
You can take yard waste to one of Hillsborough County’s designated facilities Monday- Saturday, from 7:30 AM to 5 PM.
Yes, it does count against your allowed residential disposal points if you self-haul yard waste to a County collection site.
No. You must empty any bagged yard waste and take the bags with you.
Please be patient with curbside yard waste collection. If your bagged yard waste is missed, please review standard yard waste collection guidelines. Report a missed pickup online or wait until the following week for your next scheduled collection.
Yes.
Drywall, flooring, fencing, furniture, and empty appliances. It does not include electronics or household hazardous waste such as paint and chemicals.
For information on storm debris collection and disposal within cities, please refer to the resources available at:
Hillsborough County does not assist with tree removal from private property.
Resource for seniors
Seniors who need help clearing property of storm debris should contact American Red Cross Tampa Bay: Emergency shelter, food, and disaster relief at (813) 348-4820.