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🏛️ CITY RULE & WAIT
City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste — Annual SWEEP Curbside Pickup & McKay Bay Resident Drop-Off — SWEEP (Solid Waste Enhanced Environmental Program) provides annual zone-by-zone curbside bulky waste collection (up to 10 cubic yards) for active City of Tampa residential solid waste accounts.
⚠️ FINE / REJECTION TRIGGER
Strictly rejects: construction, remodeling, and demolition debris (tile, drywall, roofing shingles, plywood, fencing, plaster), bricks, rocks, cinder blocks, concrete, and dirt, household hazardous waste, wet paint, chemicals, and propane tanks, electronics and TVs (take to Hillsborough County HHW/Community Collection Centers), tires and large automotive parts
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Junk Removal in Tampa, FL: Curbside Bulk Pickup, Dump Fees & Hauling Options

City of Tampa Solid Waste customers get annual SWEEP curbside bulky pickup (up to 10 cubic yards) plus free residential drop-off of furniture, mattresses, and up to 2 appliances per visit at the McKay Bay Scale House (114 S 34th St).

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City Bulk Trash & Curbside Pickup Rules in Tampa, FL

City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste — Annual SWEEP Curbside Pickup & McKay Bay Resident Drop-Off ^[1]

SWEEP (Solid Waste Enhanced Environmental Program) provides annual zone-by-zone curbside bulky waste collection (up to 10 cubic yards) for active City of Tampa residential solid waste accounts.
Year-round alternative: City of Tampa residential account holders can bring furniture, mattresses, yard waste (in paper bags or jute twine), and up to 2 appliances per visit for FREE to the McKay Bay Scale House (114 S 34th St) with a matching photo ID and Tampa utility bill (up to 5 free self-haul visits/year up to 1,000 lbs).
Place SWEEP piles at the curb only during your neighborhood’s scheduled SWEEP week—keep items clear of water meters, fire hydrants, storm drains, and low-hanging oak limbs.
Note: Residents in New Tampa and unincorporated Hillsborough County are served by Hillsborough County Solid Waste (813-272-5680).

Not accepted: construction, remodeling, and demolition debris (tile, drywall, roofing shingles, plywood, fencing, plaster), bricks, rocks, cinder blocks, concrete, and dirt, household hazardous waste, wet paint, chemicals, and propane tanks, electronics and TVs (take to Hillsborough County HHW/Community Collection Centers), tires and large automotive parts

How to schedule: Check your zone’s SWEEP schedule on the Tampa Trash & Recycling app or tampa.gov/solid-waste, or call City of Tampa Utilities at 813-274-8811.

Landfill, Convenience Center & Transfer Station Drop-Off in Tampa

McKay Bay Transfer Station & Scale House (City of Tampa Solid Waste)

Address: 114 S 34th St, Tampa, FL 33605 (Phone: 813-242-5320)
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Wed & Sat 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (Closed Sundays)
Fees: Free for City of Tampa residential solid waste customers disposing of furniture, mattresses, grills, bundled yard waste, and up to 2 appliances per visit (up to 5 free visits/year, max 1,000 lbs; bring matching photo ID + Tampa utility bill; closed-toe shoes required). Paid scale fee (credit card only) for C&D debris, carpet, and commercial loads (~$55–$75/ton).
Bricks, rocks, cinder blocks, dirt, wet drywall mud, electronics, and hazardous waste are strictly prohibited at McKay Bay.

Source ^[2]

Hillsborough County Community Collection Centers & Southeast County Landfill

Address: Southeast County Landfill: 15960 County Rd 672, Lithia, FL 33547 | Alderman Ford, Northwest, South County, Hillsborough Heights & Wimauma Centers
Hours: Mon–Sat 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Fees: Included in annual Hillsborough County Solid Waste assessment for unincorporated county & New Tampa residents (bring photo ID + property tax bill).
Accepts household Electronics, HHW, paint, bulky furniture, and yard waste for Hillsborough County solid waste ratepayers.

Source ^[3]

Furniture & Bulky Item Donation Drop-Offs in Tampa

Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County ReStores in Tampa accept gently used furniture, appliances, cabinets, and building materials. ^[1]

2026 Cost Comparison & Instant Quote Table

Disposal / Hauling Option	Published 2026 Price	Action / Official Source
City of Tampa annual SWEEP curbside bulky pickup (up to 10 cu yd)	Free (included with Tampa solid waste account)	🏛️ Verify City Rule [1]
McKay Bay Scale House (114 S 34th St) Tampa resident furniture, mattress & appliance drop-off	Free with matching ID & Tampa utility bill	🏛️ Verify City Rule [2]
Commercial / C&D scale tipping rate (McKay Bay & Hillsborough County)	~$55–$75 per ton (credit card only)	🏛️ Verify City Rule [2]
LoadUp in-home bulky furniture, mattress & junk removal in Tampa, FL 2-Person Insured Crew	from $70–$85	Check Upfront Price → [5]

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Item Removal Guides & State Pillar Directory

6-State Regional Municipal Bulk Pickup, Landfill Tipping Fee & Roll-Off Dumpster Hubs (TX, NC, FL, GA, CO, AZ)

Explore verified municipal solid-waste ordinances, county landfill per-ton tipping fees, right-of-way street permit authorities, and city-specific item guides across our 6 covered states:

TX REGIONAL HUB · 3 METROS

Texas (Dallas County, Travis County & Harris County)

Landfill Scale Rate: $38–$68/ton commercial scale rate (Free resident drop-off at McCommas Bluff & 6 Houston Depositories)
20-Yd Dumpster Rate: $385–$555 (7–10 day flat rate)

NC REGIONAL HUB · 6 METROS

North Carolina (Mecklenburg County, Wake County, Durham County & Orange County)

Landfill Scale Rate: $37/ton (Wake County South Wake Landfill) to $60/ton (Mecklenburg Foxhole) & $65/ton (Durham Transfer Station)
20-Yd Dumpster Rate: $380–$545 (7–10 day flat rate)

FL REGIONAL HUB · 2 METROS

Florida (Hillsborough County & Orange County)

Landfill Scale Rate: $38.70/ton C&D & $43.60/ton MSW (Orange County Landfill) to $55–$75/ton (Tampa McKay Bay Scale House)
20-Yd Dumpster Rate: $380–$545 (7–10 day flat rate)

GA REGIONAL HUB · 1 METRO

Georgia (Fulton County & DeKalb County)

Landfill Scale Rate: $45–$62/ton at DeKalb Seminole Rd & Fulton Chadwick Rd Landfills ($20/mattress at Live Thrive CHaRM)
20-Yd Dumpster Rate: $390–$550 (7–10 day flat rate)

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CO REGIONAL HUB · 1 METRO

Colorado (City and County of Denver & Arapahoe County)

Landfill Scale Rate: $55–$85/ton at Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS Landfill; Cherry Creek Drop-Off free for recycling/compost)
20-Yd Dumpster Rate: $405–$565 (7–10 day flat rate)

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AZ REGIONAL HUB · 1 METRO

Arizona (Maricopa County)

Landfill Scale Rate: $55.00/ton ($40 min) at Phoenix 27th Ave & North Gateway Transfer Stations (1 ton/month free for Phoenix utility customers)
20-Yd Dumpster Rate: $385–$540 private (or $165/pull + $55/ton via City myPHX311)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often does the City of Tampa pick up bulky trash at the curb?

The City of Tampa runs its SWEEP (Solid Waste Enhanced Environmental Program) curbside bulky collection once per year in each neighborhood zone (up to 10 cubic yards). Outside your SWEEP week, Tampa residential account holders can take furniture, mattresses, and up to 2 appliances for free to the McKay Bay Scale House at 114 S 34th St.

What do I need to bring to dump for free at McKay Bay Scale House in Tampa?

Bring a government-issued photo ID and a current City of Tampa utility bill showing an active Residential Solid Waste account with the exact same name and address, and wear closed-toe shoes. Free disposal covers furniture, mattresses, up to 2 appliances, and paper-bagged/jute-bundled yard waste (C&D debris and carpet require a paid fee by credit card).

Does McKay Bay Transfer Station accept bricks, concrete, or electronics?

No. McKay Bay strictly prohibits bricks, rocks, cinder blocks, dirt, wet drywall mud, electronics, and household hazardous waste. City of Tampa residents can take electronics and HHW to designated Hillsborough County collection facilities.

Do I need a permit to place a roll-off dumpster on a street in Tampa, FL?

Yes. While private driveway placement requires no city permit, placing a dumpster or POD in the public right-of-way requires a City of Tampa Right-of-Way Permit via the Accela portal (including a Certificate of Insurance, Site Plan showing fire lanes, and Maintenance of Traffic plan; allow 12–15 business days for review).

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Sources

City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste: SWEEP Curbside Bulky Pickup Program (accessed 2026-10-24)
City of Tampa Solid Waste: McKay Bay Scale House Waste Disposal (114 S 34th St) (accessed 2026-10-24)
Hillsborough County Government: Trash & Recycling Community Collection Centers (accessed 2026-10-24)
City of Tampa Transportation & Stormwater Services: Right of Way Permitting Section (accessed 2026-10-24)
LoadUp: Upfront Junk Removal & Bulky Item Hauling in Tampa, FL (accessed 2026-10-24)

Last checked 2026-10-24.