Politics & Government
Labor Day: What’s Closed, What’s Open in Hillsborough County
There will be no solid waste collection including garbage, recyclables and yard waste in the greater Brandon area.
The majority of Hillsborough County offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of Labor Day.
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Among the facilities that will be closed are the administrative offices of county government, neighborhood service centers, all libraries, all county-operated Head Start/Early Head Start Centers, senior centers and nutrition sites.
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Animal Services
Animal Services’ shelter is regularly closed on Mondays. A limited number of personnel will be on call for animal emergencies; call 813-744-5660 for assistance.
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Parks, Recreation and Conservation
All county recreation centers will be closed on Labor Day. All regional parks will remain open. The regional parks include Alderman's Ford, Edward Medard, E.G. Simmons, Eureka Springs, Flatwoods, John B. Sergeant, Lake Park, Lake Rogers, Lettuce Lake, Lithia Springs, Morris Bridge, Trout Creek, Upper Tampa Bay and Upper Tampa Bay Trail.
Solid Waste Collection
There will be no solid waste collection including garbage, recyclables and yard waste in the greater Brandon area. Solid waste customers may set out twice the amount of garbage, recyclables and yard waste on the next scheduled day for pickup of these items. The Southeast County Landfill, Northwest and South County Transfer Facilities, Resource Recovery Facility, Hillsborough Heights Community Collection Center and the Alderman's Ford Community Collection Center will be closed.
Sunshine Line
The Sunshine Line transportation service will not be in operation on Labor Day, and will resume service the next day.
Water and Wastewater Emergencies
The Public Utilities Department’s customer call center and water/wastewater customer service centers in Northdale and Brandon will be closed on Labor Day. Emergency calls regarding county water and wastewater service may be made to 813-744-5600. Also, the Public Utilities Department’s Water Quality Hotline is answered 24 hours a day. That number is 813-264-3835.
Constitutional Officers
Offices of the Property Appraiser, Tax Collector and Supervisor of Elections will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, as well as offices of the Clerk of the Circuit Court and court facilities.
