The City of Tampa has announced changes to its trash collection schedule in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 19, 2026. All city offices will be closed for the holiday.
Residential customers who usually have service on Mondays will not receive garbage, recycling, or yard waste pickup on the holiday. Their next collection will occur on their following scheduled service day. Regular residential collection is set to resume on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Commercial customers will see their collection services delayed by one day through Saturday, January 24, 2026. The normal commercial schedule resumes Monday, January 26, 2025.
The McKay Bay Transfer Station and Scale House at 114 S. 34th St. will also be closed on Monday and reopen with regular hours the next day.
Customers are encouraged to download the Tampa Trash and Recycling app from Apple or Google Play stores for personalized schedules. For further questions or concerns about solid waste services during the holiday period, residents can contact the City of Tampa Utilities Call Center at (813) 274-8811 or visit www.tampa.gov/solidwaste.
