Residential Trash Collection

Residential household garbage collection service is provided twice per week for all City of Tampa utility customers.

Please call customer service at (813) 274-8811 for more information.

(813) 348-6513 Superintendent

(813) 348-1142 Assistant

(813) 348-2082 Fax

Things to Remember on Residential Collection Days:

Know before you throw
- Download the Tampa Trash and Recycling App if you have any doubts about questionable items.
- Do not discard any prohibited waste in your cart.
- Check your collection days of service.
Prepping your cart for service
- Place all trash inside your cart.
- Be sure the lid is closed with no garbage extending out of your cart.
Set your cart out for service
- Place the cart at the curb with a 3-foot clearance on all sides the night before your designated pickup day, or before 6 a.m. on your pickup day.
- Your cart must be removed from the curb by the end of the service day.

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Updated: 10/01/2023

Contact Information

Larry Washington
Director

Solid Waste Department
4010 West Spruce Street Tampa FL 33607
Administration: (813) 348-1146
Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday

McKay Bay Scale House
114 South 34th Street Tampa, FL 33605
Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.
8:00am - noon
Wed. & Sat.
8:00am - noon

Customer Service
(813) 274-8811

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Residential Trash Collection

Residential household garbage collection service is provided twice per week for all City of Tampa utility customers.

Know before you throw

Prepping your cart for service

Set your cart out for service