Holiday Trash Schedule

Tampa, FL trash pickup holiday schedule 2026

Last verified November 6, 2026. Source: City of Tampa Solid Waste Department.

Thanksgiving trash pickup in Tampa

2026 Thanksgiving notice not posted yet

In 2025 there was no collection on Thanksgiving, with Thursday customers served Friday and Friday customers Saturday. No 2026 notice was found.

2026 not posted Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26, 2026

Christmas trash pickup in Tampa

2026 Christmas notice not posted yet

No 2026 Christmas notice was found. The 2025 notice delayed Thursday and Friday routes by one day.

2026 not posted Christmas, Friday, December 25, 2026

Why Thanksgiving and Christmas 2026 is not confirmed. City of Tampa Solid Waste Department had not published a 2026 notice for Thanksgiving and Christmas on its official page when last checked. Cities usually post holiday notices in the weeks before the holiday. This page states only what the city has published, and it will be updated when the city posts. Until then, use the city lookup or phone number below.

How Tampa handles holidays

Tampa posts a notice before each holiday. The collection-days page states no standing holiday rule.

The 2025 notices cover garbage and trash. Recycling, yard and bulk are not addressed. The McKay Bay Transfer Station closes on holidays.

Contact and your collection day

Phone: City of Tampa Utilities Call Center (813) 274-8811. Find your own collection day: city lookup.

Common questions

Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in Tampa?

2026 Thanksgiving notice not posted yet. In 2025 there was no collection on Thanksgiving, with Thursday customers served Friday and Friday customers Saturday. No 2026 notice was found.

Is there trash pickup on Christmas in Tampa?

2026 Christmas notice not posted yet. No 2026 Christmas notice was found. The 2025 notice delayed Thursday and Friday routes by one day.

How does Tampa handle holiday trash pickup?

Tampa posts a notice before each holiday. The collection-days page states no standing holiday rule.

Does this cover recycling, yard waste and bulk pickup in Tampa?

The 2025 notices cover garbage and trash. Recycling, yard and bulk are not addressed. The McKay Bay Transfer Station closes on holidays.

Sources

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