In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, countless bay area residents have reported debris on their property. Here’s what you need to know as you look to clear waste from around your home.
Pinellas County
The county tweeted these instructions about what to do with debris, implying it will offer trash pickup service in the coming days
Hillsborough County
In a Sunday release on its website, the county wrote, “There will be no solid waste collection Sept. 12, (including garbage, recyclables, and yard waste) in the unincorporated Hillsborough County Service Area, which also includes Tampa Palms, Hunter’s Green, and New Tampa. Normal garbage and recycling collection service will resume on the next scheduled day for pickup of those items.
Residents with yard waste should place items in piles along the right of way for storm debris removal, taking care to not block access to stormwater drains, utility boxes, or roadways.
All solid waste disposal facilities will be open extended hours, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., to support storm debris removal and drop off, including the Southeast County Landfill, Northwest and South County transfer stations, community collection centers, and yard waste processing facilities. Residents will need to bring a photo ID and a copy of their property tax bill, which includes the assessment for solid waste disposal, to utilize the solid waste facilities.”
Pasco County
Pasco County issued the following press release Sunday afternoon:
“Pasco County Solid Waste will resume normal operations as of September 11, 2017. Any residents with disaster debris related to Hurricane Irma may bring it to one of the following locations and fees will be waived:
East Pasco Transfer Station at 9626 Handcart Road, Dade City
Resource Recovery Facility at 14606 Hays Rd., Spring Hill.
Hours of operation will be 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.”
To read the full story, visit http://www.tbo.com/news/weather/hurricanes/looking-to-clear-post-irma-brush-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-waste/2337084.