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Printable guide · for tenants, landlords and property managersGetting rid of bulky items in Tampa, FL
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City of Tampa homes get one free S.W.E.E.P. bulk collection a year that takes mattresses, and can drop mattresses at McKay Bay free.[1]
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Pickup schedule: SWEEP date lookup; (813) 274-8811 (source: Hillsborough County: Special Curbside Pickup, verified Oct 21, 2026).[1]
The rules
- Single-family homes and properties of four units or less with active accounts get one prescheduled collection a year at no additional cost.[1]
- Mattresses and furniture accepted; pile up to 10 cubic yards.[1]
- Set out no earlier than 5 days before, and by 8 p.m. on your Sunday S.W.E.E.P. date.[1]
- Residents with active solid waste accounts can drop off furniture and mattresses free at 114 S. 34th St.[1]
Drop-off sites
- McKay Bay Scale House (residential drop-off), 114 South 34th Street, Tampa, FL 33605. Mon 7 AM-5:30 PM, Tue 7 AM-5:30 PM, Wed 7 AM-3:30 PM, Thu 7 AM-5:30 PM, Fri 7 AM-5:30 PM, Sat 7 AM-3:30 PM. 813-242-5320. Source · verified Oct 21, 2026.
Hazardous items
Paint, batteries, propane, electronics and chemicals don't go in the trash. See getridmap.com/hazardous/.
Get Rid Map: independent guide, not a government agency. Rules change; confirm with the official page before setting anything out. Checked Oct 21, 2026.
Sources (checked Oct 21, 2026)
- City of Tampa, Solid Waste: https://www.tampa.gov/solid-waste/programs/sweep
- City of Tampa, Solid Waste: https://www.tampa.gov/solid-waste/faq
- Hillsborough County: https://hcfl.gov/residents/property-owners-and-renters/trash-and-recycling/special-curbside-pickup-for-bulky-items