Tampa provides curbside single-stream recycling for residential customers. Florida law (F.S. §403.7032) mandates recycling goals but does not impose individual penalties for failing to recycle. The city encourages recycling through education and convenience.
Tampa's single-stream recycling program accepts paper, cardboard, glass, metal cans, and plastics #1-5 and #7. No sorting required. Contamination with non-recyclable items reduces program effectiveness. Florida's statewide recycling goal is 75% diversion by 2020 (not yet achieved). Commercial properties must arrange recycling through private haulers. The city provides recycling education and outreach.
There are no individual fines for failing to recycle for residential customers. Contaminated recycling loads may be refused. The city focuses on education rather than penalties for residential recycling.
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