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County amends solid-waste code to remove dated deadlines and clarify senior/ADU exemptions; board directs attorney to align ordinance with practice

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners · April 15, 2026

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Summary

The board adopted an ordinance to remove inconsistent dates in the solid-waste code and clarify senior-citizen discounts and accessory-dwelling-unit exemptions, instructed staff to improve discount administration (including possible renewal requirements), and directed the county attorney to align ordinance language with implementation; motion carried 7-0.

Hank Ines introduced a public hearing on an ordinance to correct inconsistencies in the solid-waste code related to special-rate considerations, including the senior-citizen discount and accessory dwelling unit exemptions. Staff said the change removes date-based inconsistencies to give the administration…

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