Tampa Solid Waste Collection Schedule and Post- Hurricane Milton News Emergency Management, News General, News Solid Waste The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste will[...]

The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste will resume collection services beginning Friday, October 11, following the effects of Hurricane Milton.

The revised collection schedule is as follows:

• Storm Debris: Collection will begin Friday, October 11, 2024.
• Commercial Customers: Collection will resume on Friday, October 11, 2024.
• Residential Customers: Garbage and recycling services are suspended Friday, October 11, 2024, and will resume on Monday, October 14, 2024.
• McKay Bay Transfer Station and Scale House located at 114 S. 34th St., will be closed on Friday, October 11, 2024, and Saturday, October 12, 2024, due to damage caused by Hurricane Milton.
• SWEEP and Yard Waste: Collection is suspended until further notice.

To facilitate a smooth and efficient collection process of hurricane debris, residents are asked to adhere to the following guidelines:

• Collection: Crews will collect damaged household items, construction debris, and vegetative-storm debris from the curb.
• Preparation: Place damaged household items and construction debris separately from vegetative storm debris curbside and three feet away from obstructions, such as parked vehicles.
• Vegetative-Storm Debris: Place vegetative-storm debris curbside in a pile or in a non-city-issued garbage container or yard waste paper bag. Vegetative storm debris includes shrubs, palm fronds, tree limbs, grass, leaves, twigs, and branches.
  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.