10/17/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/17/2024 21:46
Tampa Solid Waste Recycling Collection Suspended Friday Due to Increased Levels of Waste
Due to unprecedented amounts of storm debris resulting from Hurricanes Helene and Milton the City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste services are revised. Residential recycling collection will be temporarily suspended Friday, October 18, 2024 and will resume Monday, October 21, 2024. City of TampaYard Waste and Recycling teams are working alongside debris management contractors to collect storm debris from neighborhoods and restore the City to pre-storm conditions.
To facilitate the quick and efficient collection of storm debris at the curb residents are asked to adhere to the following guidelines:
CURBSIDE DISPOSAL OPTION:
ALTERNATIVE DISPOSAL OPTIONS:
Mixed Debris - Self Disposal
Self-disposal at McKay Bay Disposal Complex at 112 34th Street.
Open M-F from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to Noon. Sunday Closed.
Vegetative Debris - Self Disposal
Free citizen drop-off sites are established at the following locations to accept vegetative storm debris only.
Open M-SA from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Customers are encouraged to download the Tampa Trash and Recycling app on the Apple and Google Play Stores to receive real-time updates on service schedules. For any questions or concerns, customers may contact the City of Tampa Utilities Call Center at (813) 274-8811 or visit the website at http://www.tampa.gov/solidwaste.
NOTE: New Tampa residents are encouraged to contact Hillsborough County Solid Waste Management at (813) 272-5680 for storm debris collection schedules in their area.