Due to increased levels of waste, The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste services are revised due to delays.
Residents may experience delays in residential garbage collection on Monday, October 14, 2024. Crews are working diligently, and service may extend as late as 8pm.
Additionally, recycling collection will be temporarily suspended on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. We encourage residents to hold onto their recyclable materials until collections resume.
Customers may experience delays or no pickups for recycling collections Monday, October 14, 2024 within the following boundaries: Columbus Dr to Country Club Dr from I-275 to Westshore Blvd.
- Storm Debris: Collection is ongoing and residents are encouraged to use the guidelines listed below.
- Commercial Customers: All collection services are running as normal.
- Residential Customers: Garbage and recycling services are suspended Tuesday, October 15, 2024
- McKay Bay Transfer Station and Scale House located at 114 S. 34th St., will be opened to the public. For disposal information visit tampa.gov/solidwaste.
- SWEEP and Yard Waste: Collection is suspended until further notice.
To facilitate a smooth and efficient collection process of hurricane debris, residents are asked to adhere to the following guidelines:
- Collection: Crews will collect damaged household items, construction debris, and vegetative-storm debris from the curb.
- Preparation: Place damaged household items and construction debris separately from vegetative storm debris curbside and three feet away from obstructions, such as parked vehicles.
- Vegetative-Storm Debris: Place vegetative-storm debris curbside in a pile or in a non-city-issued garbage container or yard waste paper bag. Vegetative storm debris includes shrubs, palm fronds, tree limbs, grass, leaves, twigs, and branches.
Customers are encouraged to download the Tampa Trash and Recycling app on the Apple and Google Play Stores to receive real-time updates on service schedules. For any questions or concerns, customers may contact the City of Tampa Utilities Call Center at (813) 274-8811 or visit the website at http://www.tampa.gov/solidwaste.
NOTE: New Tampa residents are encouraged to contact Hillsborough County Solid Waste Management at (813) 272-5680 for storm debris collection schedules in their area.