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Tampa’s Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management drivers will compete in the 2022 SWANA (Solid Waste Association of North America) ROAD-E-O on April 22-23 in Fort Myers, FL.
Four City of Tampa Solid Waste Drivers will…
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Mayor Castor and the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management will honor the 2022 3R’s Art & Poetry Contest winners in an outdoor ceremony. The ceremony will be held at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park on April 20 in honor…
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Mayor Jane Castor and the City of Tampa's Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management will celebrate the student winners of 2022 3R’s Art & Poetry Contest in an outdoor ceremony on Wednesday, April 20 in honor of Earth Month…
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Tampa’s Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management will fully open its new McKay Bay Transfer Station on Monday, April 18, 2022.
The new, 53,000 square-foot McKay Bay Transfer Station supplements the existing…
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WHAT: Wellswood Community Garden – Youth Spring Planting Day
WHO: Community members, Tampa Parks & Rec, City of Tampa Solid Waste
DATE: Thursday, April 14
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In observance of the Spring Holiday, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Friday, April 15, 2022.
Residential Customers will not receive collection service on Friday, April 15, 2022. The revised collection schedule is as follows:…
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The City of Tampa’s only woman fully automated solid waste driver will speak with local kids about the solid waste industry during Women’s History Month. Richele Jenkins hopes to share her experience of working in a male-dominated industry while…
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City of Tampa Solid Waste customers may be affected by minor changes in services due to recent updates to a City ordinance. Most of the ordinance changes are minor and needed to keep Code references current.
However, there…
However, there…
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The revised collection schedule is as follows:
Residential Customers who normally receive service on Monday will not receive garbage, recycling, or yard waste service. Customers will receive service on their next scheduled…
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Tampa’s Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management will begin its annual Solid Waste Enhanced Environmental Program (S.W.E.E.P.) collection service Monday, January 3, 2022.
The program, exclusive to Tampa…
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A new recycling and trash collection schedule is now available for Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
In observance of Christmas Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Friday, December 24, 2020 and Monday, December 27, 2021. In…
In observance of Christmas Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Friday, December 24, 2020 and Monday, December 27, 2021. In…
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A previous contest winner from St. Mary's Episcopal Day School.
The City of Tampa’s Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management is calling for submissions for the 2022 3R’s Art & Poetry Contest.
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A new recycling and trash collection schedule is now available for Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
In observance of Christmas Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Friday, December 24, 2020 and Monday, December 27, 2021. In…
In observance of Christmas Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Friday, December 24, 2020 and Monday, December 27, 2021. In…
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In observance of Veterans Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Thursday, November 11, 2021.
City of Tampa Solid Waste has revised the collection schedule as follows: Commercial Customers will not receive collection service on…
City of Tampa Solid Waste has revised the collection schedule as follows: Commercial Customers will not receive collection service on…
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In observance of Labor Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2021.
Residential Customers will not receive collection service on Monday, September 6, 2021. The revised collection schedule is as follows:…
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As a result of the impacts of Tropical Storm Elsa, City of Tampa solid waste services are being affected as follows:
McKay Bay Transfer Station and Scale House located at 114 S. 34th St., will be closing early, to…
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In observance of Independence Day, City of Tampa Solid Waste Department's administrative offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2021. The collections team will work as follows:
Residential Customers will not receive collection…
Residential Customers will not receive collection…
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In observance of Memorial Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2021.
Residential customers will not receive collection service on Monday, May 31, 2021. The revised collection schedule is as follows:
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Residential customers will not receive collection service on Monday, May 31, 2021. The revised collection schedule is as follows:
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In honor of Earth Month, Mayor Jane Castor and the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management recognized the 2021 3R's Art & Poetry Contest winners in an outdoor ceremony this morning at Julian B Lane Riverfront Park.…
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In November of 2020, the City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management was awarded a “Think Green” grant, valued at $2,500, to amplify its recycling education campaign efforts. The grant, funded by Waste Management,…
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In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2021.
Residential Customers will not receive collection service on Monday, January 18, 2021. The revised collection…
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In observance of New Year’s Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Friday, January 1, 2021.
Residential Customers will be affected only if serviced on Friday, January 1, 2021. The revised collection schedule is as…
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In observance of Christmas Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Thursday, December 24, 2020 and Friday, December 25, 2020.
Residential Customers who receive collection Friday, will be affected.…
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The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management along with Mayor Jane Castor will be sharing Holiday greetings at St. Joseph’s Hospital with the help of decorated garbage trucks, Santa, and Department…
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The City of Tampa’s fleet is expanding along with its commitment of sustainability with the addition of 9 electric vehicles. The electric vehicles will be joining the 90 compressed natural gas-powered garbage trucks and over 30 hybrid vehicles…
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The City of Tampa utility departments—consisting of Solid Waste, Wastewater, and the Water Departments—fully appreciate the role we play in ensuring the continued public health of our customers. Ensuring the safety of our customers…
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In February 2020, the City of Tampa was awarded a grant to launch a pilot cart-tagging recycling education campaign. This initiative known as The Recycling Partnership’s Feet on the Street program, is intended to improve the quality of recycling in…
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In observance of Thanksgiving, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 26-27, 2020. Commercial and Residential Customers will not receive collection service on Thursday, November 26, 2020. The…
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The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management is conducting a composition study of recyclables collected from residents and businesses within the City. The study will sort materials collected into several…
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City of Tampa’s Chief Resilience Officer and the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management, in partnership with Titus O’Neil and Nestle, are holding a kick-off ceremony for a Water Bottle Recycling Challenge. Nestle and…
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As a result of the impacts of Tropical Storm Eta, City of Tampa solid waste services is being affected as follows: Residential Customers will not receive collection service on Thursday, November 12, 2020.…
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In observance of Veterans Day, the City of Tampa offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. The City of Tampa solid waste residential customers will not be affected by this closure. Commercial Customers will not receive collection…
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The Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management will showcase its sustainability commitment and neighborhood improvement during a ceremony for the completion of a permanent on-site CNG fueling station. The ceremony will take…
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Today, Mayor Jane Castor will host Mayor of West Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic for a key presentation as the City of Tampa gifts West Santo Domingo a refuse collection vehicle.
WHO: City of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and…
WHO: City of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and…
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In observance of Independence Day, City of Tampa Solid Waste Department’s administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2020. The collections team will work as follows: Residential Customers will receive…
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In observance of Labor Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2020. Residential Customers will not receive collection service on Monday, September 7, 2020. The revised collection schedule is as…
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The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management’s agreement with Waste Management Recycle America was approved by Tampa City Council on July 23, 2020. The one-year contract becomes effective on August 1,…
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The Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management is dedicated to providing safe, critical solid waste collection service to our customers. The health and safety of our employees and our 85,000, residential and commercial customers…
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In observance of Spring Day/Good Friday, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Friday, April 10, 2020. Residential Customers will not receive collection service on Friday, April 10, 2020. The…
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Residential Customers will not receive collection service on Monday, May 25, 2020. The revised collection schedule is as follows:Residential Customers who normally receive service on Monday will not receive garbage, recycling or…
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The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management supports and empathizes with the many City of Tampa businesses who have been affected by COVID-19, Coronavirus. During these challenging times, we have coordinated…
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On June 1, 2020, the City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management became the second City in the nation to own and operate its own waste to energy facility. Over the last 25 years, a private contractor managed the…
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Tampa’s Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management has been notified to close the University of South Florida (USF) Recycling Drop-off Station located at 504 USF Sycamore Drive, Tampa, FL 33617. Although the facility is designed…
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Tampa’s Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management will celebrate becoming the second City in the nation to own and operate its own waste-to-energy (WTE) facility on July 22, 2020 at 9 am at 107 N 34th St., 33605. The city-owned…
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As part of Mayor Jane Castor’s Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow commitment to sustainability & resilience, Tampa’s Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management will celebrate becoming the second City in the nation to own and…
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The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management will donate a rear loader refuse truck to the City of West Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic. West Santo Domingo is experiencing an economic and health crisis…
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Following a nation-wide search for a Sustainability & Resilience Officer, the City of Tampa has hired Whitford Remer to fill this new position as part of Mayor Castor’s vision for Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow. “Strong cities are built on a…
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