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The City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024, in observance of Veterans Day.Residential customers will continue to receive collection service on Monday, November 11, 2024.…

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The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste will adjust its hours for hurricane vegetative debris sites due to daylight saving time.Beginning Sunday, November 3, 2024, Residents may use two free…

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Tampa Solid Waste Recycling Collection Suspended Friday Due to Increased Levels of WasteDue to unprecedented amounts of storm debris resulting from Hurricanes Helene and Milton the City of Tampa…

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Widespread destruction caused by back-to-back hurricanes has left unprecedented amounts of debris in the City of Tampa. Clean up efforts began immediately, with the Solid Waste Department stepping up…

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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,…

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Due to ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Milton, all City of Tampa offices and facilities will remain closed for regular operations on Monday, October 14, 2024. This closure includes all City…

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The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste will resume collection services beginning Friday, October 11, following the effects of Hurricane Milton.The revised collection schedule is as follows:Storm…

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Preliminary damage assessments are underway in Tampa following the passage of Hurricane Milton.Heavy rainfall and hurricane-force winds may have subsided, but the dangers remain, with downed trees…

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The City of Tampa is finalizing its preparation efforts as Hurricane Milton arrives to the Southwest Florida coastline.Sandbag sites have closed, after distributing approximately 115,000 sandbags…

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The City of Tampa Solid Waste Department is doing everything possible to provide storm debris pick-up service for the most impacted areas from Hurricane Helene. Regular scheduled residential trash…

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The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste will be revising services in preparation for Hurricane Milton.The revised schedule is as follows:Residential collection: Garbage and recycling…

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The City of Tampa Solid Waste Department will continue to run collection services ahead of Hurricane Milton.Garbage and recycling collection will continue Monday, October 7, 2024. SWEEP and Yard…

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Ahead of Tropical Storm Milton, the City of Tampa Solid Waste Department will extend hours of operation at the McKay Bay Transfer Station, allowing residents more opportunities to dispose of debris…

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Tampa Solid Waste Begins Storm Debris Collection Post Hurricane Helene The City of Tampa Solid Waste Department will begin collection of storm debris on Monday, September 30, 2024. Storm debris…

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As severe weather sets in and the threat of storm surge and flooding increases into the evening and night, the City of Tampa will remain closed through Friday.Additionally, Solid Waste services will…

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Due to the impending arrival of Tropical Storm Helene, all City of Tampa offices will be closed on Thursday, September 26. This closure allows city staff to focus on emergency response efforts as the…

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The Department of Solid Waste will be revising services in preparation for Tropical Storm Helene.The revised schedule is as follows:Residential collection:Garbage, recycling, and yard waste…

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The City of Tampa is pleased to announce the resumption of normal operating hours at its McKay Bay Waste Disposal Complex and Scale House located at 114 South 34th Street Tampa, FL 33605.Beginning…

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The City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day.The revised collection schedule is as follows:Residential Customers who normally receive service on…

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The City of Tampa is proud to celebrate the second anniversary of the Litter Skimmer, an essential asset in the city's ongoing efforts to keep its waterways clean. Since its launch, the Litter…

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The City of Tampa Solid Waste Department is concluding the collection of vegetative storm debris as of August 23, 2024. Residents are requested to place their hurricane vegetative debris curbside as…

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Reminder: The City of Tampa Solid Waste Department is asking members of the public to avoid placing their containers curbside overnight, given the pending storm surges and gusts of wind. It is best…

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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…