Hillsborough County provides bulk waste collection for unincorporated residents. Large items including furniture, appliances, and mattresses collected on regular garbage day with no appointment required. Limit of approximately 4 cubic yards per collection. Freon appliances require special handling.
Bulk items placed curbside by 6 AM on regular garbage collection day. Acceptable items include furniture, mattresses, carpeting cut to 4-foot bundles, appliances, and large toys. Freon-containing appliances (refrigerators, freezers, AC units) require tag from certified technician confirming evacuation. Construction debris not accepted as bulk, must be hauled to Hillsborough County Resource Recovery Facility or transfer station.
Non-compliant bulk placement may be left at curb with non-collection notice. Illegal dumping is criminal violation under FL 403.413.
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