Tampa Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
No regular trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out 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. Carts must be removed by sunset on the day of collection and placed in a location not visible from the street.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 24Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday · Twice weekly | Placement cutoff: 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. Carts must be removed by sunset on the day of collection and placed in a location not visible from the street. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Residential customers get one prescheduled S.W.E.E.P. collection every year for up to 10 cubic yards of bulky items at no additional charge. For off-cycle or additional bulky disposal, residents can schedule a special pickup with customer service at $18.12 per cubic yard, or drop off large items for free at the McKay Bay Scale House. | Up to 10 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Curbside collection provided once weekly up to 4 cubic yards. Yard waste must be placed in non-city issued garbage cans (32-gallon recommended), paper yard waste bags, or tied in bundles with jute twine. Maximum weight 50 lbs per bundle or container; limbs and logs up to 4 feet in length. Plastic bags of any kind are strictly prohibited. |
Trash container requirements
- City-issued blue garbage cart with lid closed
- Place all trash inside the cart with no garbage extending out
- Curbside placement no later than 6:00 a.m. on pickup day or evening before
- Maintain at least 3 feet of clearance from obstacles, vehicles, and other carts
- Remove cart by sunset on collection day to a location not visible from street
Tampa recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Paper: clean paper envelopes (including plastic window envelopes), magazines, catalogs, mail, office paper
- Cardboard: corrugated cardboard boxes and clean paperboard egg cartons
- Aluminum and metal cans: beverage cans, food cans, and clean aluminum bottles
- Plastic bottles and containers: rigid bottles and jugs larger than the size of a fist
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags, plastic wrap, and film tanglers (never bag recyclables; place loose in cart)
- Aseptic cartons (juice boxes, broth cartons, and shelf-stable milk cartons)
- Pizza boxes soiled with grease, cheese, or food residue
- Shredded paper (cannot be sorted properly and ruins glass quality)
- Polystyrene foam (Styrofoam cups, plates, foam egg trays, and packing foam)
- Electronics, batteries, and hazardous materials
- Clothing, textiles, ropes, cords, and garden hoses
- Single-use disposable cutlery, plastic straws, plates, cups, and napkins
- Scrap metal items and automotive parts
Tampa bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Residential customers get one prescheduled S.W.E.E.P. collection every year for up to 10 cubic yards of bulky items at no additional charge. For off-cycle or additional bulky disposal, residents can schedule a special pickup with customer service at $18.12 per cubic yard, or drop off large items for free at the McKay Bay Scale House. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 10 items |
| Permitted materials | Furniture, Appliances |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | 813-274-8811 |
Tampa holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: skip. Collection on a listed holiday is skipped.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Tampa, FL
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | Canceled | Pickups on Thursday are canceled. Service resumes on your next regular collection day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Canceled | Pickups on Monday are canceled. Service resumes on your next regular collection day. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | Canceled | Pickups on Monday are canceled. Service resumes on your next regular collection day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Canceled | Pickups on Friday are canceled. Service resumes on your next regular collection day. |
| Independence Day | Friday, Jul 3, 2026 | Canceled | Pickups on Friday are canceled. Service resumes on your next regular collection day. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | Canceled | Pickups on Monday are canceled. Service resumes on your next regular collection day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Canceled | Pickups on Wednesday are canceled. Service resumes on your next regular collection day. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | Canceled | Pickups on Thursday are canceled. Service resumes on your next regular collection day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | Canceled | Pickups on Friday are canceled. Service resumes on your next regular collection day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Tampa Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management · municipal dpw
Phone: 813-274-8811
4010 West Spruce StreetTampa, FL 33607
These collection rules cover Zone City of Tampa Curbside Service Area.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Tampa, FL?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out 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. Carts must be removed by sunset on the day of collection and placed in a location not visible from the street.. These rules apply to Zone City of Tampa Curbside Service Area.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Tampa?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. Pickups on a listed holiday are skipped until the next scheduled cycle. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone City of Tampa Curbside Service Area.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Tampa?
Residential customers get one prescheduled S.W.E.E.P. collection every year for up to 10 cubic yards of bulky items at no additional charge. For off-cycle or additional bulky disposal, residents can schedule a special pickup with customer service at $18.12 per cubic yard, or drop off large items for free at the McKay Bay Scale House. The listed limit is 10 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 813-274-8811 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone City of Tampa Curbside Service Area.
What items are accepted for recycling in Tampa?
The listed accepted materials are Paper: clean paper envelopes (including plastic window envelopes), magazines, catalogs, mail, office paper, Cardboard: corrugated cardboard boxes and clean paperboard egg cartons, Aluminum and metal cans: beverage cans, food cans, and clean aluminum bottles, Plastic bottles and containers: rigid bottles and jugs larger than the size of a fist. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, plastic wrap, and film tanglers (never bag recyclables; place loose in cart), Aseptic cartons (juice boxes, broth cartons, and shelf-stable milk cartons), Pizza boxes soiled with grease, cheese, or food residue, Shredded paper (cannot be sorted properly and ruins glass quality), Polystyrene foam (Styrofoam cups, plates, foam egg trays, and packing foam), Electronics, batteries, and hazardous materials, Clothing, textiles, ropes, cords, and garden hoses, Single-use disposable cutlery, plastic straws, plates, cups, and napkins, Scrap metal items and automotive parts. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone City of Tampa Curbside Service Area.