Tampa offers bulk item pickup for residents through the Solid Waste Department. Large items can be scheduled for curbside collection. The city also operates the McKay Bay Refuse-to-Energy facility.
Residents can schedule bulk item pickups through the city. Accepted items include furniture, appliances, mattresses, and other large household items. Items should be placed at the curb on the scheduled pickup day. Electronics and hazardous waste are not accepted and must go to designated collection events. The McKay Bay facility processes solid waste. Illegal dumping is actively enforced.
Illegal dumping carries fines and potential criminal charges. Leaving bulk items at the curb without scheduling pickup is a property maintenance violation. Placing hazardous waste in bulk pickup is prohibited.
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