Beginning the week of September 30th, Hillsborough County will start automated residential garbage and recycling collection.
New Schedule
Garbage Pick up: Monday-Thursday
Recycling Pick up: Monday
Yard Waste Pick up: Thursday
New Service Provider
Republic Services
5210 W Linebaugh Ave
Tampa, Fl 33624
Residential/Business Ph: (813) 265-0292
Fax: (813) 961-3534
Email address: republicservicesCSR@repsrv.com
Cart Size Choice
Residents are encouraged to “test drive” the new roll carts until January 15, 2014. This period will cover the holiday season, a time of year when larger amounts of garbage and recyclables are generated and more capacity generally is needed. At the conclusion of the “test drive,” if a resident wants to exchange a roll cart, a one-time size change at no charge can be arranged by contacting your Franchise Collector from January 15, 2014 – March 15, 2014. Roll cart size changes after the January 15, 2014 – March 15, 2014 “swap out” period will incur a $30 charge each.
What To Do With Old Trash Cans
Residents are encouraged to keep their old trash cans for yard waste, or other household purposes. Unwanted cans can be placed curbside for collection the week of September 23 with a note directing your service provider to take the cans. After the new automated program starts the week of September 30, old trash cans can be placed in your GRAY roll cart for disposal, or taken to a Community Collection Center.
Expanded Recycling Program
No more sorting of recyclables – all recyclables will go into the recycling cart. The cart will replace the green and blue bins which customers currently use. Also, more kinds of plastics will be accepted.
Roll Carts and New Collection FAQs
http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/FAQ.aspx?TID=52
New Recycling FAQs
http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/FAQ.aspx?TID=59
More Information
For more information, visit http://www.HillsboroughCounty.org/TalkTrash. If you still have questions about your new residential garbage collection service, or to report cart delivery issues, call the Public Utilities Customer Service Center at 813-272-5680, or email SolidWaste@hillsboroughcounty.org