News & Public Notices
The City of Tampa is celebrating Women's History Month by recognizing the dedicated women breaking barriers in the city's solid waste department, an industry traditionally dominated by men. …
Trailblazing Women in Solid Waste ManagementThe City of Tampa is celebrating Women's History Month by recognizing the dedicated women breaking barriers in the city's solid waste department, an…
City of Tampa Solid Waste Celebrates One Year Anniversary of Giving Yard Waste Second Life Through MulchingTAMPA, Fla. (February 19, 2025) -- A year into its first Yard Waste Program, the City of…
After the swashbuckling pirates stormed the City of Tampa and the cannon fire has quieted, the real work begins. The City of Tampa’s Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management,…
In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the City of Tampa offices will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025.The revised collection schedule is as follows: Residential Customers who…
As parade goers prepare to catch their treasure at the Gasparilla Children’s Parade, Tampa's Department of Solid Waste is urging all pirates to take all unwanted beads to designated collection sites…
The City of Tampa is honoring its Solid Waste workers with a well-deserved celebration after their monumental efforts in clearing debris following two devastating hurricanes.To show gratitude for…
TAMPA, Fla. (December 31, 2024) --A new collection schedule is now available for the New Year's holiday. The City of Tampa offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in observance of…
Tasked with clearing an unprecedented amount of storm debris following the passage of two major back-to-back hurricanes this Fall, the City of Tampa’s Solid Waste Department is proud to announce it…
A new collection schedule is now available for Christmas and New Year's holidays. In observance of Christmas Day, the City of Tampa offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, and Wednesday…
Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the City of Tampa is on track to complete its storm debris removal operations on December 20, well ahead of schedule, to give residents a clean and safe…
In observance of Thanksgiving, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, 2024, and Friday, November 29, 2024. Commercial and Residential Customers will not receive…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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