City of Tampa News & Public Notices for Solid Waste

Automated Scale at McKay Bay Opens for City Vehicles

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:27:00 EST

Automated Scale at McKay Bay Opens for City Vehicles - New scale decreases wait time at facility for users

Tampa, Fla. (November 10, 2009) —The Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management is pleased to announce the opening of a new scale lane at the McKay Bay Weigh Station that is automated and does not require an attendant. Currently, this lane is for City of Tampa vehicles only. However, by diverting City vehicles to the automated lane it will decrease wait time for all other weigh-station users.

Battery Recycling De-Mystified!

Tue, 26 May 2009 07:49:00 EST

Alkaline Manganese Batteries: Alkaline batteries are used in everything from cameras and flashlights to remote controls.

Inkjet Cartridge Recycling as a Fundraiser

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:06:00 EST

Have you ever noticed the prepaid inkjet cartridge recycling envelopes available at non-profit organizations like your local zoo or museum? These fundraising tools provide a source of revenue while keeping millions of cartridges out of the waste stream every year.