The department is responsible for the efficient and environmentally sensitive disposal of more than 907,134 tons of solid waste generated in the County this year. The system includes the Resource Recovery Facility, Southeast County Landfill, Transfer Stations, Community Collection Centers, recycling services, Household Chemical Collection Centers, and the Yard & Wood Waste Processing Facilities. The Resource Recovery Facility burns up to 1,200 tons of solid waste daily and produces enough electricity to power 15,000 homes.

Customer Service Centers

Please contact these centers for Senior Discounts on the Solid Waste Disposal Assessment, new recycling bins, and information about our services and facilities.

South-Central
Brandon Support Operations Complex
332 N. Falkenburg Road (north of State Road 60, adjacent to the county's Resource Recovery Facility and Animal Services shelter)
Tampa, FL  33619
Phone: (813) 272-5680

Northwest
15610 Premiere Drive (off Northdale Boulevard, one block west of Dale Mabry Highway)
Tampa, FL  33624
Phone:  (813) 272-5680

• Customer Service Centers
  

  Please contact these centers for Senior Discounts on the Solid Waste Disposal Assessment, new recycling bins, and information about our services and facilities.

  • Alderman Ford Facility, 9402 S.R. 39, Lithia, Phone: 757-3820. Accepts collectible waste, non-collectible waste, scrap metal, tires, and lead acid batteries.
    
  • Hillsborough Heights Facility, 6209 C.R. 579, Thonotosassa, Phone: 744-5533. Accepts collectible waste, non-collectible waste, scrap metal, tires, lead acid batteries, and household recyclable materials.
    
  • Northwest County Facility, SR. 579, 8001 West Linebaugh Avenue, Phone: 264-3816. Accepts collectible waste, non-collectible waste, scrap metal, tires, lead acid batteries and recyclable curbside materials.
    
  • South County Facility, 13000 U.S. Hwy. 41 North of Big Bend Road, Phone: 671-7611. Accepts collectible waste, non-collectible waste, scrap metal, tires, and lead acid batteries.

• Household Chemicals and Electronics Collection

Household chemicals and electronics are accepted from 8AM to 2PM at the Northwest facility (9805 Sheldon Rd.) on the 1st Saturday of the month, the South County facility (Powell Rd., east off US 41, ¼ north of Big Bend Rd.) on the 2nd Saturday of the month, and the East County facility (Thonotosassa, CR 579, ¼ mile north of I-4, Exit 10) on the 3rd Saturday of the month. Materials accepted include paint, solvents, pool chemicals, hobby and craft supplies, lawn and garden chemicals, computers, stereos, televisions, etc. Collections are for residents only - NO chemicals or electronics will be accepted from commercial interests. Call 272-5680 or click on the link below for more information and maps to the collections.

HomeSafeHome Household Chemicals and Electronics Collection ( PDF, 133KB )

• Yard Waste Processing Facilities

Hours of Operation



All Customers
Monday - Saturday
7:30 AM to 5:00 PM


Automatic Dumping Vehicles
Monday - Saturday
7:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Locations



Northwest County
8001 West Linebaugh Avenue, Tampa
(813) 264-3816


Falkenburg / Resource Recovery
350 North Falkenburg Road, Tampa
(813) 744-5599


South County
13000 US HWY 41 South, Gibsonton
(813) 671-7611