News and Events

June 26, 2008 - There will be not be any solid waste pick up on Friday, July 4, 2008.  more...

June 24, 2008 - The City is expanding its recycling program and as of July 1st, residents may place phone books, paperback books, junk mail, cereal boxes, 6-pack soda boxes, office paper and cardboard in their blue recycling bins.  more...

October 19, 2007 - The Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management will begin delivery of 12,000 automated refuse carts on Monday, October 22, 2007.  more...

July 10, 2007 - The City of Tampa is now accepting steel cans through the residential recycling program. Steel cans, just like aluminum cans, may be placed curbside in your blue bins for recycling pick up.  more...

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Off-Schedule & Holiday Collections

The Department of Solid Waste will observe various holidays throughout the year by adjusting the residential and commercial collection schedules.

Residential, commercial, and recycling collection schedules will be adjusted according to the day of the week the authorized holiday is observed.

Announcements of holiday collection schedules are made in the local newspaper, city cable television, and on the front side of the City of Tampa utility bill.

Solid Waste customers may also call the department at (813) 348-1111 for specific holiday pick-up schedule.

No collection service is provided on holidays. The collection day that falls on a holiday, as well as the collection for the remainder of the week, will continue to run one day late until the end of the week.

Please Note:  New Tampa residents, please contact the Hillsborough County Solid Waste Department regarding your holiday collection schedule at (813) 272-5900

Fiscal Year 2008 Observed City Holidays

• Spring Day / Good - Friday Friday, March 26, 2008
• Memorial Day - Monday, May 26, 2008
• Independence Day - Wednesday, July 4, 2008
• Labor Day - Monday, September 1, 2008