Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule in Tampa, FL

The City of Tampa provides trash and recycling collection services for residents through the Solid Waste Department. This guide covers collection schedules, guidelines, and how to look up your scheduled pickup days.

Overview of Trash Service in Tampa

The City of Tampa provides the following waste collection:

• Trash – Twice per week pickup using city-issued blue bins
• Recycling – Once per week using city-issued green bins
• Yard waste – Once per week in bags, bundles, or containers

Service is provided for all City of Tampa utility customers. Commercial businesses must arrange private haulers.

Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule

Trash is collected twice weekly on set days.

Recycling and yard waste are collected once per week.

View or download your custom collection schedule:

• Online lookup tool
• Enter your address
• View trash, recycling, and yard waste collection days

Collection occurs throughout the day beginning at 6AM. Carts must be curbside by 6AM on pickup days. Retrieve carts from curb by sunset.

Service is suspended on major holidays:

• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

Schedules shift after holidays – check online calendar for updates.

Trash Cart Guidelines

Follow these guidelines for collection:

• Place city-issued carts curbside by 6AM on pickup days
• Carts must be 3 feet apart and away from obstacles
• Close lids completely and avoid overfilling
• Retrieve carts from curb by sunset after collection
• Properly store carts out of sight on non-collection days

Alternate side street parking downtown may limit curb space – place on curb if able.

Recycling Guidelines

The city provides one 96-gallon green recycling cart per household upon request. To get a cart:

• Call 813-274-8811
• Email: [email protected]
• Provide address

Accepted recycling includes clean paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, aluminum/steel cans, and plastic containers #1-5 and #7. Keep materials loose – no plastic bags.

Rinse food residue from containers. Flatten items to maximize space.

Yard Waste Collection

Yard waste is collected once per week on your designated day. Place in bags, bundles, or containers at the curb by 6AM.

Accepted yard waste:

• Leaves
• Grass clippings
• Prunings
• Tree/shrub trimmings
• Branches up to 4 feet long

Bundle or bag yard waste in less than 50 pound increments. Avoid plastic bags – use paper bags or reusable containers.

Bulky Items and Hazardous Waste

Residents can utilize free drop-off disposal programs for bulky items and household hazardous waste (HHW):

• Bulky items: Vacant lot across from Solid Waste office on Spruce St. Open 24/7.
• HHW: HHW drop-off at the McKay Bay Refuse-to-Energy Facility on designated days. View schedule.

Missed Collection

Report any missed collection:

• Online: Missed collection form
• Phone: 813-274-8811
• Email: [email protected]
• Provide address and type of material missed

Your report will be investigated and collection scheduled if warranted.

Contact Tampa Waste Services

Contact the City of Tampa Solid Waste Department for any questions:

Phone: 813-348-1146

Email: [email protected]

Website: tampa.gov/solid-waste

By following the collection schedule, knowing what can be recycled, and utilizing available services, Tampa residents can properly dispose of waste and recyclables. Report any issues promptly. Let’s work together to keep Tampa clean and sustainable.