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The City of Tampa offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day.The revised collection schedule is as follows:Residential Customers who normally receive service…

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 The City of Tampa offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of Juneteenth.The revised collection schedule is as follows:Residential Customers: Residential Collection…

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With infrastructure improvements topping the list of priorities for the next few years, the City of Tampa is excited to announce the completion of a $100 million retrofit of its McKay Bay Waste to…

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Following the recent launch of its new yard waste initiative, Tampa’s Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management, in partnership with Veransa Group, will host a free compost…

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The City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024, in observance of Memorial Day.The revised collection schedule is as follows:Residential Customers who normally receive service on…

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A City of Tampa Solid Waste Driver is being recognized for going above and beyond his job duties to help a mother find her toddler who had wandered away from home.David Llanos was awarded the Life…

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TAMPA, Fla. (April 30, 2024) --  One hundred and seventy-five years…

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With more than 34 million pounds of recyclables collected every year in the City of Tampa, the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management will be celebrating Global Recycling…

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In observance of the Spring Holiday, the City of Tampa offices will be closed on Friday, March 29, 2024.  The revised collection schedule is as follows:  Residential Customers who…

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Bead Reuse Program a Gasparilla Treasure With sustainability in mind, Tampa’s Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management is urging all Gasparilla pirates to take all unwanted…

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With the Key to the City now on the minds of the pirates of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla, city staff across departments are working hard to prepare for their imminent invasion. From public safety,…

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City of Tampa Solid Waste Kicks Off 2024 3Rs Art & Poetry Contest…

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City of Tampa's Solid Waste Workers tell the story of Dr. King's advocacy for sanitation workers The City of Tampa Solid Waste Department is paying tribute to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King…

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In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024.  The revised collection schedule is as follows:  Residential…

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In observance of New Year's Day, the City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, January 1, 2024. Residential Customers will be affected as follows:  Monday, January 1, 2024: No…

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The City of Tampa's Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management will offer curbside pickup of natural Christmas trees following the Christmas and New Year's holidays.  At no…

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City of Tampa Garbage Collection Schedule Revised for Christmas and New Year Holidays A new…

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The City of Tampa McKay Bay Waste to Energy Facility, the McKay Bay Scale House and Transfer Station is open to the general public and commercial customers following a power outage…

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In observance of Thanksgiving, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Thursday, November 23, 2023, and Friday,  November 24, 2023.   Commercial and Residential Customers will not receive…

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In observance of Veterans Day, the City of Tampa offices will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2023. Residential customers will not receive collection service on Friday, November 10, 2023.…

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Collection schedule changes due to Hurricane Idalia debris management are coming to an end with regularly scheduled collection resuming as of Monday, September 18, 2023. Residential customers:…

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Ready for Pickup: A Step-by-Step Guide to Preparing Hurricane Idalia Vegetative Debris for Collection   As Tampa residents continue to clean up the remnants of Hurricane Idalia, collection for…

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Prepare Your Storm-Related Vegetative Debris for Collection    The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste will begin collection for storm-related vegetative debris following Hurricane…

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In observance of Labor Day, the City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023. Residential customers will not receive collection service on Monday, September 4, 2023.…

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The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste will resume collection services following Hurricane Idalia. The revised schedule is as follows: Residential Collection:  Garbage collection will…