Tampa Republic

The City of Tampa's Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management has announced that they will be providing curbside pickup of natural Christmas trees after the holiday season. This service will be available at no additional charge to residents, and will take place from January 2, 2024, to January 31, 2024.

Residents who wish to take advantage of this service are required to follow a few simple steps. First, they must remove all decorations and lights from the tree. Additionally, it is recommended that the tree limbs be cut to four-foot lengths. Finally, the tree should be bundled and placed curbside on the resident's regularly scheduled yard waste collection day.

It is important to note that any discarded lights and decorations are not recyclable and should be placed in the garbage cart. To receive personalized schedules, residents are encouraged to download the Tampa Trash and Recycling app from the Apple and Google Play Stores.

For any questions or concerns regarding this service, residents can contact the City of Tampa Utilities Call Center at (813) 274-8811 or visit the website at www.tampa.gov/solidwaste.

This initiative by the City of Tampa aims to promote environmental responsibility and provide a convenient solution for residents to properly dispose of their Christmas trees. By offering this Christmas tree collection service, the city hopes to encourage residents to recycle and contribute to a cleaner and greener community.

In conclusion, the City of Tampa's Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management is offering curbside pickup of natural Christmas trees for residents. This service will be available from January 2, 2024, to January 31, 2024, at no additional charge. Residents are reminded to remove all decorations and lights, cut tree limbs to four-foot lengths, and bundle the tree for curbside placement. For more information or assistance, residents can contact the City of Tampa Utilities Call Center or visit the city's website.

To find out more, go to this link: https://www.tampa.gov/news/2023-12/city-tampa-solid-waste-department-christmas-tree-collection-schedule-133676