Tampa, Florida resident guide
Tampa trash, recycling & bulk pickup
Find regular trash and recycling information alongside bulky-item schedules, set-out rules, accepted items, and holiday changes.
Official source links checked on August 27, 2026.
Regular household service
Trash and recycling service
Start here for the recurring household collections residents use most often.
City-served residential garbage is collected twice weekly; New Tampa addresses are generally served by Hillsborough County instead.
Tampa curbside recycling and yard waste are generally collected weekly for eligible city accounts.
Need it gone before the city service?
Compare independent pickup when the local date is too far away or an item is excluded.
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How Tampa service works
Use the official S.W.E.E.P. schedule for the property. For an earlier paid collection, contact Tampa Solid Waste for a special-pickup estimate.
City rules at a glance
Local limits before set-out
Eligible City of Tampa solid-waste customers receive one prescheduled S.W.E.E.P. bulky collection each year, with paid special pickup available when timing cannot wait.
Use the official S.W.E.E.P. schedule for the property. For an earlier paid collection, contact Tampa Solid Waste for a special-pickup estimate.
One annual scheduled S.W.E.E.P. collection of up to ten cubic yards for eligible accounts.
Do not set items out more than five days before the scheduled week; have the complete pile ready by 8 p.m. Sunday before collection.
Local detail that matters
What makes Tampa service different
New Tampa is a key service boundary: those properties are generally handled by Hillsborough County, not City of Tampa Solid Waste. Always confirm the address provider first.
Item guidance
What may go in the bulky-item pile
Accepted examples
Eligible furniture, household bulk, appliances, and other city-listed items within the annual pile limit.
Not accepted
Hazardous waste, contractor debris, vehicles, and items excluded by Tampa's annual collection guide.
Holiday collectionTampa holiday collection guidancePublished city guidance
Holiday collection changes depend on the service date.
TrashDayFinder does not fill this section with assumed federal-holiday dates. A specific delay or makeup date will appear after it is confirmed in published local guidance.
Common questions
Tampa collection FAQ
How often is Tampa S.W.E.E.P. collection?
Eligible city accounts receive one prescheduled collection each year.
Can I get an earlier Tampa pickup?
The city offers a fee-based special pickup when residents cannot wait for the annual event.
Sources used for this guide
Official supporting information
TrashDayFinder used these public sources to prepare the resident guidance above. They were checked on August 27, 2026 and are provided here as evidence.
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