Labor Day 2020: What's Closed In Hillsborough County, Tampa

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL —Hillsborough County offices and most facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day.

There will be no solid waste collection (including garbage, recyclables and yard waste) in the unincorporated Hillsborough County Service Area, which also includes Tampa Palms, Hunter’s Green and New Tampa. For customers whose collection day falls on Monday, normal service will resume on the next scheduled day for pickup of those items.

All city of Tampa government offices will be closed on Labor Day.

All city of Temple Terrace government offices will be closed Labor Day. There will be no residential garbage, recycling or yard waste pickup in Temple Terrace on Labor Day as well.

Plant City government offices will be closed on Labor Day. Collection of garbage and recyclables will continue on normal schedule.

All coronavirus public testing sites will be closed on Labor Day. Hillsborough County’s Coronavirus Testing and Information Line, 888-513-6321, will remain open 24/7 for general questions related to the coronavirus, but will not be making testing appointments. Online appointments can be made anytime.

Hillsborough County urges residents to protect themselves and others from coronavirus as they celebrate during the long holiday weekend. Avoid large crowds; practice social distancing; wash hands; use hand sanitizer; don’t touch your face; and wear face coverings when around others in public.

Hillsborough County facilities closed on Labor Day include:

• The administrative offices of county government
• Hillsborough County’s Customer Service Center at 813-272-5900
• The Southeast County Landfill, Northwest and South County transfer stations, Resource Recovery Facility, community collection centers and yard waste processing facilities
• All libraries in the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative
• Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation after-school programs
• The Michael S. Merrill Pet Resource Center is closed on Mondays. A limited number of animal safety and enforcement officers will be on call for emergencies only. Submit a request via the Animal Request button.
• The Center for Development Services
• The Sunshine Line transportation service
• The Public Utilities Department customer service centers in Northdale and Brandon. Emergency calls regarding county water and wastewater service may be made to 813-744-5600.

As Hillsborough County residents soak up the last days of summer, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister is offering safety advice to anyone planning to hit the roadways, waterways or ride out the Labor Day holiday weekend at home.

Those traveling, especially residents who haven’t driven in a while due to coronavirus restrictions, should remember to follow all of the rules of the road, put their phones down and never drink and drive.

“Operating a motor vehicle after just one or two drinks is dangerous,” Chronister said. “Choose a designated driver before your Labor Day celebrations. The same applies if you are hitting the water. Don’t drink while boating.”

In the public service announcement Chronister releases, he added that safety on the water also includes having an emergency kit and life vests for everyone on board the vessel.

For those lighting fireworks at home due to large holiday celebrations being canceled, remember not to light more than one firework at a time, maintain a safe distance from spectators and never allow children to handle fireworks.