HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Hillsborough County is launching a temporary debris drop-off site ahead of Hurricane Milton.
This is to expedite storm debris removal from affected residential neighborhoods including Dana Shores, Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Tampa Shores, Bay Crest, and Town 'N Country in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
The site will be open beginning at 4 p.m. Sunday, October 6th at the County's Resource Recovery Facility located at 350 N. Falkenburg Road in Tampa.
What Can Be Dropped Off:
- Yard waste (trees, branches, etc.)
- Construction and demolition debris
- Furniture
- Other storm-damaged household items
- Appliances (must be empty)
What Cannot Be Dropped Off:
- Household hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, etc.)
- Regular household garbage
Brides, families fighting for refunds after event venue closes suddenly
“We’ve struggled so hard to scrape the money to be able to do this for her,” Irizarry said. “She’s my only girl and I wanted this so much for her.”
Couples and families who had weddings and events planned at a well-known venue that abruptly closed claim they’re out thousands of dollars and aren’t being given refunds. Annette Irizarry was supposed to hold her 15-year-old daughter’s quinceañera in August at the Clearwater location and said she’s now out the $6,160 she paid. Without that money, Irizarry said she can’t afford to have her daughter’s celebration somewhere else.
