Hillsborough County Trash Pickup & Garbage Schedule 2026

Hillsborough County uses an address-based schedule tool so residents can confirm garbage, recycling, and yard-waste collection days. The county also contracts private companies for curbside service, which is why the official lookup is the safest way to confirm both your provider and your next collection dates.

How to Find Your Hillsborough County Trash Pickup Day

Hillsborough County does not rely on a simple countywide chart. The official schedule tool shows your exact collection day, your provider, and the next two collection dates based on your address.

1. Open the county schedule tool. Go to Find My Trash & Recycling Schedule.
2. Enter your exact service address. This matters because service rules change if you are in an incorporated city instead of the county service area.
3. Confirm all three curbside services. Check your garbage, recycling, and yard-waste days.
4. Review the next two dates. The tool also helps you catch holiday impacts and missed-pickup timing.
5. Save the page or take a screenshot. It makes weekly set-out much easier.

Hillsborough County Trash Pickup Schedule: What Runs When

For Hillsborough County residential solid waste customers in the county service area, curbside service generally follows a weekly pattern for garbage, recycling, and yard waste. Large appliances and bulky items are handled separately through a special pickup request or by self-hauling to a county facility.

Hillsborough County also reminds residents that if a collection date falls on a recognized holiday, there are no make-up days for the affected service. Instead, that service resumes on the next regularly scheduled collection day.

Gray Cart, Blue Cart, Yard Waste, and Bulky Item System

Hillsborough County keeps curbside materials separated by service type. Garbage goes in the gray cart, recyclables go in the blue cart, and yard waste stays outside the carts using the county’s set-out rules.

Everything placed in a gray or blue cart must fit inside the cart to be collected. Hillsborough County also says recyclables should go into the blue cart loosely, not inside plastic bags.

Hillsborough County Set-Out Rules

Set-out timing and spacing matter a lot in Hillsborough County. Small placement mistakes are one of the most common reasons for missed collection.

• Place carts and yard waste at the curb no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the day before collection.
• Have everything out by 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection day.
• Keep at least 3 feet of clearance between carts and away from mailboxes, vehicles, trees, poles, hydrants, and other objects.
• Point the cart arrows toward the street and the handles toward your home.
• Do not bag recyclables. Recyclables must go loosely into the blue cart.

Hillsborough County Bulky Item Pickup

If something is too large to fit inside the gray garbage cart, Hillsborough County offers a special curbside bulky item pickup service. This is intended for large household items and appliances that will not go with regular weekly collection.

Common bulky items include:

• Sofas and chairs
• Mattresses
• Refrigerators and washing machines
• Appliances
• Large household or recreation items

1. Request the service first. Use Special Curbside Pickup for Bulky Items.
2. Expect a fee. County pricing generally ranges from about $30 to $50 depending on the size and type of items.
3. Group items together when possible. One request is usually more efficient than several smaller requests.
4. Keep the area clear. Bulky items should not block traffic, mailboxes, hydrants, or carts.
5. Compare with self-haul options. If you have a trailer or truck, a Community Collection Center may be cheaper or faster.

Hillsborough County 2026 Holiday Schedule

Hillsborough County’s 2026 holiday table is more detailed than a simple one-day delay rule. Some dates stop all curbside collection, some affect only garbage, and some keep service running as normal.

Hillsborough County clearly states that there are no holiday make-up days for residential garbage, recycling, or yard waste. If your affected service falls on a holiday, it comes back on your next normal scheduled day.

What to Do If Hillsborough County Missed Your Pickup

If your trash or recycling was not picked up on the designated day, Hillsborough County lets residents report the issue online. But holiday-affected days are not eligible for a missed-pickup request.

1. Check the holiday calendar first. Holiday-affected services skip to the next scheduled day, not a make-up day.
2. Confirm the set-out time. Everything should have been out by 6:00 a.m.
3. Check spacing and cart setup. Improper placement is a frequent issue.
4. Report the missed service online. Use the county’s missed-pickup system.
5. Call customer service if needed. You can reach Solid Waste Customer Service at 813-272-5680.

Hillsborough County Drop-Off and Disposal Options

If you have too much yard waste, extra cardboard, bulky items, appliances, paint, or electronics, Hillsborough County has disposal facilities and Community Collection Centers to handle materials that do not belong at the curb.

Popular county sites include: Alderman’s Ford in Plant City, Hillsborough Heights in Seffner, Northwest County in Tampa, South County in Gibsonton, and Wimauma Solid Waste Facility in Wimauma.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hillsborough County Trash Pickup

Official Hillsborough County Trash Collection Resources

Reminder: This page is best for Hillsborough County Solid Waste customers in the county service area. If your address is in Tampa, Temple Terrace, or Plant City, verify your city service rules before using county pickup guidance.