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Recycling And Waste Reduction

The Recycling Division is responsible for ensuring that recyclable materials collected are recoverable and do not include contamination (the placing of prohibited items that cannot be placed in your curbside recycling cart). To accomplish this, the division focuses on education, outreach, monitoring and constantly improving the Department's comprehensive recycling program.

Recycling Program Requirements
All accepted recyclables must be larger than the size of
your fist.- Leave items free and loose (not bagged).
Only the listed items in this brochure are accepted
(not all materials with the recycling symbol are recyclable
curbside).Place cart at the curb the night before your designated
pickup day, or before 6 a.m. on your pickup day. Cart must
be removed from the curb by end of service day.- All recyclable material must be inside the cart for collection.
Ensure your cart lid is down to prevent items from getting
wet.
Recycling Drop Off Stations
McKay Bay Refuse-To-Energy Facility | University of South Florida Recycling Center | HCC Ybor City Campus |
114 S. 34th Street Tampa, FL 33605 | 504 USF Sycamore Drive Tampa, FL 33617 | 1400 E. 9th Avenue Tampa, FL 33602 |
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 7am to 5:30pm Wednesday & Saturday 7am to 4:30pm | Hours: Monday - Sunday 7am to 8pm | Hours: Monday - Sunday 7am to 8pm |
Missed Pickups/Green Recycling Cart Requests:
RECYCLING CART REQUEST | Report Missed Pick Up |
Contacts:
Utilities Call Center - service request calls for new or missed service
(813) 274-8811
Recycling Coordinator - Shelby Lewis
(813) 348-1027
Email: Shelby.Lewis@tampagov.net
Recycling Specialist - Edgar Castro Tello
(813) 348-6504