Following Hurricane Milton’s powerful category 3 winds and heavy, constant rain, many trees, brush and other nature elements found themselves in precarious positions. Household objects rest on the sides of the roads due to flood damage. The debris scattered throughout Tampa Bay and other parts of Florida is undoubtedly a major issue.
Fortunately, to remedy the issue of debris, the City of Tampa has crafted a clean-up plan for the storm’s mess. The update shares information regarding debris drop-off locations.
Vegetative storm debris, such as trees and brush, can be dropped at the following places:
22nd Street Park, located at 7801 N. 22nd Street
Gadsden Park, located at 6901 S MacDill Avenue
These areas will be open for drop-off Monday – Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the foreseeable future.
Some additional forms of debris are accepted at Tampa’s Disaster Debris Management Sites (DDMS). According to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, construction and demolition debris, furniture, ash, and mixed waste debris are some of the allowed debris that can be collected at a DDMS. A list of locations can be found in the City’s Hurricane Milton Update Presentation.
Identification proving Tampa residency will be required at these sites.
The city still plans to collect the storm debris in neighborhoods, but these sites ensure quicker and easier clean-up processes.
Visit the City of Tampa’s Hurricane Information website for more information.
