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 soon as possible. Vegetative debris will be collected on the customer's designated yard waste collection day.
To facilitate a smooth and efficient collection process, residents are asked to adhere to the following guidelines:
- Curbside Collection: Our Solid Waste team will collect vegetative storm debris curbside. Please leave your vegetative storm debris at the curb until it is collected.
- Preparation: Place vegetative storm debris curbside in a pile or in a non-city-issued garbage container.
- Accepted Materials: Vegetative storm debris includes shrubs, palm fronds, tree limbs, grass, leaves, twigs, and branches.
- Unaccepted Materials: Please note that vegetative debris will only be accepted in paper yard waste bags and non-city-issued containers.
Please note: In case of large downed tree limbs and to report damage to trees due to Hurricane Debby, please notify the City's Forestry Division at 813-274-5744 before August 23, 2024.
We appreciate the cooperation and patience of our residents as we work to restore our neighborhoods following Hurricane Debby.
To stay up to date on the status of vegetative debris collection and receive personalized schedules, download the Tampa Trash and Recycling app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Customers with any questions or concerns please contact the City of Tampa Utilities Call Center at (813) 274-8811 or visit the website at www.tampa.gov/solidwaste.
NOTE: New Tampa residents are encouraged to contact Hillsborough County Solid Waste Management at (813) 272-5680 for their collection schedule.