Riverview Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Riverview, Florida.
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Hillsborough County Solid Waste
Phone Number
813-272-5680Facility Address
13000 US Highway 41 S, Gibsonton, FL 33534
Collection Schedule
Garbage is picked up twice a week, while 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.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Two free curbside bulk pickups are available per year and must be scheduled by appointment.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
The South County Solid Waste Facility serves the Riverview area for drop-offs. Riverview is unincorporated and managed by the county.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
County-Mandated Refuse Receptacle Deployment
Because Riverview operates as an expansive unincorporated community within Hillsborough County, residential sanitation is governed directly by the county's Solid Waste Management Division. Dwellings are issued distinct gray rollout containers specifically for household garbage, which are serviced on a twice-weekly schedule. To prevent a missed pickup, your gray bin needs to be stationed at the curb edge prior to 6:00 a.m. on the mornings of your assigned route. The county's automated fleet requires a generous operational radius, meaning residents must leave a minimum of three feet of clearance around the bin, ensuring it is isolated from mailboxes, overhanging oak branches, and parked vehicles.
Navigating the Blue Cart Sustainability Program
Environmental conservation is a major focus for the region, and Riverview homeowners are expected to utilize their county-issued blue carts for all approved recyclables. This single-stream service occurs once a week. You are encouraged to discard clean corrugated cardboard, empty aluminum tins, and rigid plastic jugs directly into the container. Hillsborough County strictly outlaws the use of plastic garbage bags inside the blue cart. Wrapping your recyclables in plastic film notoriously jams the sophisticated screens at the regional material recovery facility. If collection crews identify plastic bags, styrofoam, or garden hoses inside your receptacle, it will be flagged with a warning sticker and left at the curb.
Landscape Debris and Organic Trimmings
The lush environment of the Florida Gulf Coast demands frequent yard maintenance, resulting in substantial organic waste. Vegetative debris is collected curbside once a week, but strict dimension and weight thresholds apply. Loose materials such as grass clippings, pine needles, and small leaves must be packed securely into 32-gallon personal trash cans or heavy-duty paper yard sacks. Thicker oak branches and palm fronds must be chopped into segments measuring no more than four feet and tied into manageable bundles. To accommodate the physical limits of the sanitation workers, absolutely no single yard waste bag, container, or tied bundle can surpass a 50-pound weight restriction.
Utilizing Community Collection Centers for Bulk
When undertaking a major property cleanout, Riverview residents face different bulk disposal rules than those in incorporated cities. Unincorporated Hillsborough County does not provide an automatic weekly or monthly curbside bulk route. Instead, residents are granted access to several regional Community Collection Centers (CCCs) across the county. By presenting a valid Florida ID and a recent utility or tax bill, homeowners can independently haul and dispose of oversized furniture, rolled carpeting, and large white goods. You are permitted to drop off up to two cubic yards of bulk waste per visit. If you lack the means to transport these items, you can call the solid waste office to arrange a special curbside pickup for an additional fee.
Diverting Hazardous Household Chemicals
Volatile substances present extreme risks to both the local aquifer and the county's waste collection fleet. Standard curbside bins should never be used to dispose of wet latex paint, corrosive pool chlorine, automotive motor oil, or rechargeable lithium batteries. These highly combustible materials must be segregated from your normal household waste. Riverview residents are required to transport their toxic chemicals to dedicated Hillsborough County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection facilities or localized drop-off events. These specialized sites ensure that dangerous compounds are neutralized or safely recycled, thereby preventing catastrophic fires inside standard garbage compactors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Riverview?
A: Garbage is picked up twice a week, while 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.
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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