Tampa Launches Storm Debris Collection Tracking Map

TAMPA, FL – Slowly but surely, the City of Tampa is working to collect all the Hurricane Irma-related storm debris from residential neighborhoods.

The city’s storm debris removal operations began Sunday, Sept. 17. As of Tuesday, Oct. 3, Tampa’s storm debris operations program has finished removal in approximately 20 percent of the city.

Now, City of Tampa residents can find out when the storm debris removal team will be in their neighborhood for collection. Residents can log onto www.Tampagov.net/SolidWaste to access the collection schedule for storm debris removal.

The debris removal information on the portal features a color-coded map that indicates which neighborhoods are estimated to receive collection, have collection in progress, or completed the initial collection of vegetative debris. According to the City of Tampa, the tentative schedule will be updated daily or as new information becomes available.

The City of Tampa is allowing small amounts of vegetative storm debris to be placed in solid waste containers for disposal. Also, residents who want their debris disposed of prior to curbside collection can bring their materials to the McKay Bay Disposal Complex, 112 S. 34th St., Tampa.

For more information, call the City of Tampa Utilities Consolidated Call Center at (813) 274-8811 or visit www.tampagov.net/solidwaste.

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