Recycling Centers in Tampa, FL
Find drop-off recycling locations in Tampa, Florida. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
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Tampa has 24 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Tampa: A Local Guide
Tampa recyclers have two routes: the City of Tampa's weekly curbside cart and the 24 drop-off centers and scrap yards in our Florida directory. The city's Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management collects garbage, recycling and yard waste weekly on the same day; residential customers get two 95-gallon carts — one for recycling and one for garbage. Household bottles, cans, paper and cardboard go curbside, while heavier or specialty items head to the facilities below.
Tampa's drop-off network is strong on metal and electronics. In our verified data, two local sites accept scrap metal and two accept electronics — including Scrap King, which takes both and is open to the public, and Ecycle Florida for electronics. You'll also find large metal processors such as Trademark Metals Recycling, document destruction at Accurate Paper Recycling & Accu-Shred, and self-service auto parts at Pick Your Part. Some yards are commercial-only, so check each listing before visiting.
If you can't find the right fit in Tampa, more options sit nearby across the I-4 corridor and Polk County. See recycling centers in Orlando, Lakeland, Plant City, Ocala and Kissimmee, or browse all Florida listings to compare hours and accepted materials.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Tampa
What does Tampa curbside recycling accept?
The City of Tampa collects recycling weekly in its city-issued cart. Standard accepted items are clean paper, flattened cardboard, plastic bottles and jugs, glass bottles and jars, and aluminum and steel cans. Plastic bags, food waste and electronics are not accepted curbside. Place your cart out by 6:00 AM on collection day, at least 3 feet from other carts. Confirm your exact day on tampa.gov/solid-waste.
Where can I recycle scrap metal in Tampa?
Scrap metal doesn't belong in the curbside cart — take it to a metal yard. In our verified data, Scrap King accepts scrap metal and electronics and is open to the public, and Trademark Metals Recycling is a large metal processor. Some yards serve commercial customers only, so call ahead to confirm access and current pricing for copper, aluminum and steel.
Where do I recycle electronics or computers in Tampa?
Electronics are not collected curbside. Tampa has dedicated e-waste recyclers including Ecycle Florida (public drop-off) and Scrap King for electronics and metal. Fees for tube (CRT) TVs and monitors vary, and some sites offer certified data destruction, so confirm accepted items and charges with the facility first.
How do I request a recycling cart in Tampa?
Single-family homes can request a City of Tampa recycling cart online or by calling the Utilities Call Center at 813-274-8811. Each household is limited to one recycling cart and one garbage cart. The same number handles missed pickups, cart repairs and service questions.