Balm Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Balm, Florida.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
Hillsborough County Solid Waste
Phone Number
813-272-5680Facility Address
13000 US Highway 41 S, Gibsonton, FL 33534
Collection Schedule
Garbage is collected twice weekly; recycling and yard waste once weekly.
Bin Colors
Gray (Garbage), Blue (Recycling).
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
No collection on major holidays; schedule shifts forward one day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Two free scheduled curbside bulk pickups per year via the county.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
As a rural area, residents may also utilize the South County Solid Waste Facility.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Hillsborough County Waste Collection for Balm
Residents in the unincorporated community of Balm receive comprehensive solid waste services through Hillsborough County. Every single-family home is provided with a designated gray roll cart specifically for household garbage. To ensure seamless collection, local guidelines dictate that your gray cart must be wheeled to the curb no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the evening before your collection day, and no later than 6:00 a.m. the morning of service. Hillsborough County also offers complimentary repair services for broken cart wheels or axles; simply submit a request through the county portal.
Blue Cart Recycling Guidelines
Balm participates in Hillsborough County's single-stream recycling initiative, utilizing the designated blue roll cart. Your blue bin is meant strictly for clean, unbagged materials such as dry corrugated cardboard, empty metal cans, and rinsed plastic bottles. It is absolutely crucial to leave recyclables loose. Bagging your items in plastic grocery sacks causes catastrophic jams at the material recovery facility. If collection drivers spot prohibited items or bagged waste, your blue cart will be tagged and bypassed to prevent load contamination.
Handling Yard and Wood Waste
Managing a rural property in Balm often yields a significant amount of horticultural debris. Hillsborough County collects yard waste at the curb, provided it meets specific preparation rules. Leaves and small clippings must be secured in your own durable trash bags or reusable cans. Larger wood waste and tree branches must be cut down to manageable lengths and securely bundled. This prevents the debris from scattering across neighborhood roadways and ensures the sanitation crews can safely load the materials into the trucks.
Bulky Item Self-Haul and Special Pickups
Getting rid of an old refrigerator or a dilapidated sofa requires a different approach. Hillsborough County provides residential units with an annual allowance of up to two tons for disposing of bulky waste at local Community Collection Centers (CCC) at no additional charge. If you do not have a vehicle capable of hauling large junk, you can request a special curbside bulky item pickup directly from the solid waste department. This specialized curbside service typically incurs a flat fee ranging from $30 to $50, depending on the volume of the items.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Balm?
A: Garbage is collected twice weekly; recycling and yard waste once weekly.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: No collection on major holidays; schedule shifts forward one day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Gray (Garbage), Blue (Recycling).
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Two free scheduled curbside bulk pickups per year via the county.
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