Community Corner
July 4th: What's Open, What's Closed in Carrollwood
Most government offices are closed on Thursday, July 4
Thursday, July 4, is a federal holiday.
Here's a look at what's open and what's closed in Westchase and Hillsborough County in observance of the holiday:
Government offices
The majority of Hillsborough County and City of Tampa offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday.
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Closed facilities include the administrative offices of county government, neighborhood service centers, all libraries, all county-operated Head Start/Early Head Start Centers, recreation centers, senior centers and nutrition sites.
Trash pickup
For residents who live in the unincorporated Hillsborough County Service Area, there will be no solid waste collection (including garbage, recyclables and yard waste) Thursday.
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Solid waste customers may set out twice the amount of garbage, recyclables and yard waste on the next scheduled day for pick up of these items.
There will be no U.S. Postal Service delivery Thursday.
Animal services
The animal shelter will be closed. A limited number of officers will be on call for animal emergencies only, 813-744-5660.
Fire rescue
Fire Rescue Administration and the Fire Marshall offices will be closed Wednesday. All emergency services will continue without interruption.
Infoline
Hillsborough County’s InfoLine, 813-272-5900, will be closed.
Libraries
All libraries in the Hillsborough County Library Cooperative will be closed.
Parks and recreation
All regional parks are normally open on Independence Day. All county recreation centers will be closed.
Sunshine Line
The transportation service will not be available.
Water/wastewater
The Public Utilities Department’s customer call center and water/wastewater customer service centers will be closed.
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 and Tax Collector will be closed, as well as offices of the Clerk of the Circuit Court and court facilities.
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