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Hillsborough County opening two new temporary debris drop-off locations

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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Hillsborough County will be opening two new temporary debris drop-off locations on Saturday, October 19 in the Lutz and Valrico areas.

The following sites will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. seven days a week until further notice:

  • Lake Park. 17302 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Lutz, FL 33548
  • Valrico County Spray Field, 14039 Sydney Rd. Valrico, FL 33527

The two sites will only be accepting vegetative debris and residents must show a photo ID.

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