News & Public Notices
In preparation for Tropical Storm Idalia, the Department of Solid Waste services are being revised. Upon post-storm evaluation, collection updates will be shared. The revised schedule is as follows…
Tampa officials reminding residents of the hazards of trashing lithium-ion batteries The City of Tampa is taking proactive steps to raise awareness about the dangers of disposing of lithium-ion…
A fire inside a Tampa Solid Waste truck on June 30, 2023, required the driver to quickly remove the load of trash to prevent flames from spreading throughout the truck. WHAT: The City of Tampa is…
This hurricane season, the City of Tampa is urging residents to keep leftover fat, oil, grease and wet wipes out of the drain. It’s an important step in the fight against environmental damage and in…
This week, Tampa's "Litter Skimmer" trash boat is celebrating one year on the water. The boat operates eight hours a day, four days per week, picking up floating trash along the Hillsborough River,…
In observance of Independence Day, the City of Tampa offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Residential customers will not receive collection service on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. The revised…
TAMPA, Fla. (June 29, 2023) -- In observance of Independence Day, the City of Tampa offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Residential customers will not receive collection service on…
In observance of Juneteenth, the City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023. Residential customers will not receive collection service on Monday, June 19, 2023. The revised…
In observance of Memorial Day, the City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023. Residential customers will not receive collection service on Monday, May 29, 2023. The revised…
Do your kids love big trucks? The City of Tampa is proud to host Florida’s SWANA Road-e-o, a Solid Waste truck driving competition on Saturday, April 29th from 8AM – 1PM. Solid…
Mayor Jane Castor and the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management will be honoring the 2023 3R’s Art & Poetry Contest winners. A ceremony will be held at Julian B…
In observance of the Spring Holiday, the City of Tampa offices will be closed on Friday, April 7, 2023. Residential customers will not receive collection service on Friday, April 7, 2023. The…
The City of Tampa's Solid Waste Department is re-launching the "Spring It Forward" Initiative, designed to help reduce extra waste and its environmental impact during the spring-cleaning season.…
Voting Ends Friday for City of Tampa Solid Waste 2023 3Rs Art and Poetry Contest The City of Tampa's Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management is calling for votes for…
City of Tampa's "Litter Skimmer" trash boat took home its first award since its launch last Summer. The vessel received the Urban Excellence Award in the Public Sector Project category.…
City of Tampa’s Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management will start the Bead Reuse Program for the 2023 event season. Starting Monday, January 30 through May 2023…
TAMPA, Fla. (January 12, 2023) -- In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the City of Tampa offices will be closed Monday, January 16, 2023. The revised collection schedule is as…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDshqvaxogE The City of Tampa Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management team is paying tribute to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who advocated for…
The City of Tampa's Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management will extend its curbside pickup of natural Christmas trees following the Christmas and New Year's Holidays…
The City of Tampa’s Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management is calling for submissions for the 2023 3R’s Art & Poetry Contest. The annual contest will accept art and…
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.…
In observance of New Year’s Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed Monday, January 2, 2023. Residential Customers will be affected as follows: Monday, January 2, 2023: No collection will take…
A new 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 23, 2022, and Monday,…
A new 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 23, 2022, and Monday,…
City of Tampa Solid Waste Concludes Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole Vegetative Debris CleanupThe City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management will conclude its…
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