Cart Swap-Out Period Under Way Through March 15

The garbage and recycling cart swap-out period is under way through March 15.  The recently distributed recycling and trash roll carts can be swapped for a smaller size if desired.  If a resident wants to exchange a roll cart, a one-time size change at no charge can be arranged by contacting our Franchise Collector, Republic Services, or emailing the Solid Waste Customer Service Center by March 15, 2014.  Roll cart size changes after March 15, 2014 will incur a $30 charge each.

Other Important Reminders:

  • Three-Foot Rule – At the curb, place the carts at least 3 feet away from other carts, mailboxes, cars, trees, shrubs, fire hydrants and utility poles.
  • Everything Must Fit Inside The Carts – Items left outside the carts cannot be picked up by the mechanical arm on a collection vehicle and will not be picked up.
  • Garbage, recyclables, and yard waste should be placed out no later than 6:00 AM on  collection days.  Containers are required to be kept out of sight on non-collection days.

For additional information please visit our Garbage & Recycling page.

Republic Services
5210 W Linebaugh Ave
Tampa, Fl 33624
Phone: (813) 265-0292
Fax: (813) 961-3534
Email: republicservicesCSR@repsrv.com

Florida Offender Alert System

Be Alert. Stay Alert. Sign up to receive free e-mail alerts  in the event that a registered sexual offender or predator moves close to any address in Florida you choose to monitor. For example, your home, workplace, school, daycare, etc.

The Florida Offender Alert System, a free service provided through a partnership between the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the Florida Sheriffs Association, and the Florida Police Chiefs Association.  To sign up please visit: www.flsexoffender.net

Freeze Warning

The National Weather Service – Tampa bay area has issued freeze and hard freeze warnings from 1 am to 9 am est Tuesday morning.  Freeze and hard freeze watches are in effect from 9 pm Tuesday night through 7 am Wednesday morning.

A strong cold front has passed south of the area with a very cold air mass filling in behind it.  Temperatures will range from 30 to 34 degrees for several hours tonight. Temperatures Tuesday night may drop briefly below freezing in isolated spots.

Damage is possible to cold sensitive plants tonight and Tuesday night. Plan to cover or bring these plants indoors and bring pets inside as well.

Post-Holiday Options for Your Christmas Tree

As you begin to pack up your holiday decorations, you may be wondering what to do with your live Christmas tree after the holiday.

Several free options are available to Hillsborough County Solid Waste customers including: free curbside pickup, free disposal at County yard waste facility, or recycling and reusing the tree as beneficial mulch in their landscapes.


Pickup at the Curb
Curbside pickup of live Christmas trees is available to County solid waste customers by following these steps:

  • Remove all decorations, lights and tinsel
  • Cut the tree into sections no larger than 4 feet long and 6 inches in diameter, and
  • Place curbside on your regular yard waste collection day (Thursday).

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