Hurricane Debris Removal

Storm related debris placed at the curb will be collected by City crews and debris removal contractors deployed in the north and south regions of the City respectively. Generally, collection is carried out in order of neighborhoods most severely impacted. Post storm cleanup efforts will continue until the City is restored. To monitor progress, refer to the Storm debris map located on the Solid Waste homepage Storm Debris Cleanup-tampa.maps.arcgis.com. Maps are updated daily.

Collection efforts are based on the severity of the storm and associated damage. Clean-up will conclude on Friday, December 20, 2024. 

• Receive real-time notifications about Solid Waste Services by downloading the Tampa Trash and Recycling App from the Apple and Google Play stores.

No. All storm-related debris can be disposed of free of charge by presenting a City of Tampa Utility Bill and a government-issued ID. The name on the ID must match the name on the account, and waste must originate at the address stated on the bill.

A fee will be assessed for the curbside collection and Transfer Station disposal of non-hurricane-related bulk waste. 

Remember!-Storm debris collection ends Friday, December 20, 2024. 

The McKay Bay Transfer Station is the main drop-off site. However, as the need arises, citizen drop-off sites are established throughout the City in various locations to accept vegetative storm debris only. Household items must be dropped off at the McKay Bay Transfer Station. Check the Solid Waste webpage for updates or call the Solid Waste call center at (813) 274-8811, press #3, for drop-off locations.

No. Trees and large limbs must be cut into 4ft lengths or smaller. Tree stumps over 100lbs are not accepted. For assistance, please contact the Forestry Department.

• For Tree Emergencies call 1-833-872-4636.
• For Tree trimming and/or removal of trees within medians, City-owned empty lots and alleys please call 1-833-872-4636.
• For Tree trimming or to report trees on overhead power lines, please contact Tampa Electric (TECO) Line Clearance office at 813-223-0800 or 813-228-1111.

No, City personnel are not permitted to enter a resident’s home. Items must be placed at the curb in separate piles. One for vegetative storm debris and another for damaged household items.

Per ordinance crews are permitted to begin collection at 6 a.m. City crews work 12-hour shifts Monday to Saturday. Contractors are scheduled to work 12-hour shifts Monday to Sunday.

No. In order for the City of Tampa to qualify for Federal Emergency Management Assistance (FEMA) all storm debris must be placed at the curb and accounted for separately from regular garbage, yard waste, and recycling or SWEEP items.

Yes. Requests can be made by calling the Solid Waste Department call Center at (813) 274-8811, press #3. Customers may also submit a request online using the Tampa Connect Customer Service Center (CSC). https://apps.tampagov.net/appl_customer_service_center/

No. Both services are suspended until further notice. SWEEP and Yard Waste Teams are working with debris management contractors to collect storm debris from neighborhoods and restore the City to pre-storm conditions. As an alternative, residents are encouraged to dispose of SWEEP items for free at our McKay Bay Transfer Station. Please check the websites for hours of operation and free disposal requirements. https://www.tampa.gov/solid-waste/info/mckay-bay/mckay-bay-scalehouse.

Crews work diligently to collect all storm related items prior to the next weather event. In preparation for pending storms please be reminded to store all containers and large items in a secure location.

Please reach out to either of the City’s authorized debris collection contractors:

• The City of Tampa’s two authorized debris collection contractors are hiring subcontractors. Interested companies should contact either
  • Ashbritt at lcosta@ashbritt.com or
  • Phillips and Jordan Environmental at bsmallwood@pandjenv.com