Tampa Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 10 items per collection. 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.
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 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
AcceptedFurniture, tables, chairs, dressers, and mattresses are accepted in S.W.E.E.P. collections and at the scale house.
Appliances
AcceptedHousehold appliances and barbecue grills are accepted curbside during S.W.E.E.P. week.
Construction debris
Not acceptedBuilding materials, brick, concrete blocks, drywall, pipe, roofing materials, and wood/plywood are prohibited from S.W.E.E.P.
How to throw away a mattress in Tampa
Follow the listed bulk 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.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: The sticker requirement has not been verified. Confirm the appliance procedure with dispatch.
Local disposal alternatives in Hillsborough County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
McKay Bay Scale House and Transfer Station
114 South 34th Street, Tampa, FL 33605
Tampa residents with active solid waste accounts can dispose of large items like yard waste, furniture, mattresses, and appliances for free. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday and Saturday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
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.