Carrollwood Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Carrollwood, Florida.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
Hillsborough County Solid Waste
Phone Number
813-272-5680Facility Address
346 N Falkenburg Rd, Tampa, FL 33619
Collection Schedule
Garbage is picked up twice a week; recycling and yard waste are collected once a week.
Bin Colors
Gray carts for garbage, Blue carts for recycling.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Hillsborough County does not collect on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day; schedules are shifted by one day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Two free curbside bulk pickups are available per year and must be scheduled by appointment.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Since Carrollwood is an unincorporated CDP, all municipal services are managed directly by Hillsborough County.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Hillsborough County Sanitation Guidelines for Carrollwood
Because Carrollwood is an unincorporated community, residential waste collection is managed entirely through the Hillsborough County Solid Waste Management Division. Homeowners are assigned specific days for standard garbage pickup using the county-provided gray rollcarts. To guarantee service, your cart must be positioned at the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection morning. Make sure the cart's metal lifting bar faces the street and keep the container a minimum of three feet clear of mailboxes, utility poles, and parked cars so the automated truck arm can grip it without obstruction.
Strict Curbside Recycling Protocols
Hillsborough County has implemented rigorous anti-contamination standards for its blue recycling carts. Collection occurs once a week. You are encouraged to recycle clean, flattened cardboard, aluminum drink cans, steel food tins, and rigid plastic jugs. Do not include glass bottles, plastic grocery bags, or polystyrene foam in your recycling bin, as these materials severely disrupt the county's sorting facilities. All acceptable items should be dropped loosely into the blue cart; bagged recyclables will be treated as trash and left unemptied by the drivers.
Accessing Community Collection Centers for Bulk Items
Unlike some municipalities that offer routine curbside bulk sweeps, Carrollwood residents must utilize Hillsborough County's localized drop-off sites for oversized refuse. The closest facility for most locals is the Northwest County Solid Waste Facility located on Linebaugh Avenue. By presenting a valid Florida driver's license matching your residential address and a copy of your annual property tax assessment, you can dispose of old mattresses, broken appliances, and unwanted furniture free of charge up to your annual allotted cubic yardage.
Yard Waste Limits and Preparation
Routine lawn maintenance generates a significant amount of organic debris. Hillsborough County provides weekly curbside yard waste pickup, provided the material is properly prepped. Grass clippings and loose leaves must be bagged or placed in personal 32-gallon trash cans. Tree limbs and thick palm fronds cannot be longer than four feet or thicker than six inches in diameter. Furthermore, no single bag, bundle, or personal can may weigh more than 50 pounds. Any oversized stumps or mixed-debris piles will be tagged with a non-compliance notice and left behind.
Schedule Adjustments for Severe Weather and Holidays
While Hillsborough County rarely alters its pickup routine, adjustments are occasionally necessary. The only recognized holidays that halt regular collection are Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If your standard pickup falls on one of these dates, your garbage or recycling will be collected on your next scheduled service day. In the event of a severe tropical storm or hurricane, the county will announce emergency suspension of all sanitation routes via the HCFL Alert system, prioritizing road clearing before resuming regular household garbage sweeps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Carrollwood?
A: Garbage is picked up twice a week; recycling and yard waste are collected once a week.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Hillsborough County does not collect on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day; schedules are shifted by one day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Gray carts for garbage, Blue carts for recycling.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Two free curbside bulk pickups are available per year and must be scheduled by appointment.
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