HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - Hillsborough County is making it easier for residents to get rid of storm debris following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. To speed up the cleanup process, the County has hired extra debris contractors and is offering more ways for residents to dispose of their yard waste and construction debris.

According to FOX 13’s Evan Axelbank, Hurricane Milton created nearly 5 million cubic yards of debris. Hillsborough County announced Tuesday that it would be hiring additional debris collectors to help haul yard waste, tree debris, and construction and demolition debris.

As Hurricane Milton approaches West-Central Florida, Hillsborough County is keeping four debris collection sites open for the community. These sites will accept yard waste and storm-related debris this Wednesday morning, helping residents clear their yards and secure their homes before the storm hits.

Godspeed to all of us who are in the path of this storm,” Cathie Perkins, Pinellas County emergency management director, said Wednesday.

Hillsborough County students, faculty and staff will head back to class this week after being out of school due to Hurricane Milton.