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Picture of Curbside RecyclingThe City of Tampa’s curbside recycling program collects newspapers, magazines, aluminum and steel cans, glass, plastic bottles and aseptic, gable-top beverage containers, on a weekly basis. All City of Tampa residents in single family residences have curbside recycling service available to them. Participation varies according to neighborhood, with an average of 35% citywide. City residents recycle 400 tons of newspaper and 225 tons of aluminum cans, glass bottles and jars and plastic bottles monthly. Recycling collection is provided on a weekly basis on one of the regular garbage days. If you are not sure of your collection day, call the Solid Waste Customer service line at (813) 348-1111 for assistance. Customers are provided one bin but may request a second one at no extra charge. 

Recycling Pick Up

Need a new blue box? Request a new one.
Missed Blue Box pickup? Let us know.

Recycle your old blue bins: Leave your cracked, broken blue bins curbside on your pick up day for collection (please leave a note on the bin stating that you would like it replaced). The old bins will be taken to the processing facility and recycled.


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