2 Drop-Off Sites Opening In Tampa For Storm-Related Debris

TAMPA, FL - The Tampa Solid Waste Department will open two drop-off sites for storm-related vegetative debris including tree branches, tree trunks and other leafy material.

The two sites will open Wednesday.

Tampa residents will have the option to drop off their storm-related vegetative debris for free at the following locations:

22nd Street Park at 7801 N. 22nd St.

Gadsen Park at 6901 S MacDill Ave.

The two sites will be open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday until further notice.

Residents are required to have a valid driver's license and a utility bill to confirm their residence in the city of Tampa.

Bagged debris will not be accepted. If bagged, waste will need to be emptied by the resident.

Storm-related vegetative debris will be ground, mulched and sent to organics companies where the mulch will be repurposed. Plastic bags can damage the mulch-processing equipment.

While drop-off options are available to Tampa residents, solid waste crews will continue to work seven days a week, 12 hours a day to collect as much storm-related debris following Hurricane Ian.

Residents can leave their vegetative storm-related debris unbagged and at the curb for collection.

Learn where crews are in the collection process.