Tampa is adjusting its trash pickup schedule for the upcoming Independence Day holiday. The City of Tampa offices, which announced this change, will be closed on Thursday, July 4, to mark the occasion. According to the notice posted on the city's official website, residential customers who typically have their waste collected on Thursdays will need to hold onto their trash a bit longer this week. There won't be a make-up day for Thursday's collection; instead, waste disposal services for these residents will pick up again on their next scheduled service day.
Commercial businesses, often bustling hubs of activity even on holidays, will also have to adjust. The city's announcement specifies that commercial customers normally serviced on Thursdays should expect to have their waste collected on Friday, July 5, with a one-day delay continuing through Saturday, July 6. Regular collection service for these commercial establishments is scheduled to resume on Monday, July 8. While normal services for commercial customers won't be running, they will experience a slight shift in their waste removal schedule due to the holiday.
In synch with the closures, the McKay Bay Transfer Station and Scale House at 114 S. 34th St. will also be taking a day off. According to the same city posting, this facility will be shut down on Independence Day and is set to reopen on Friday, July 5, albeit with a limited schedule from 8 am to noon. For those planning to use the facilities, they should keep this modified schedule in mind to avoid any inconvenience.
Tampa residents and businesses should plan accordingly to accommodate these changes. While the revisions might pose a temporary disruption, as the city takes a pause to celebrate the nation's independence, waste collection services and facility operations will quickly return to their regular schedules post-holiday. With everything returning to normal on Friday for residential customers and the following Monday for commercial ones, it's just a short break in the routine. For additional information or clarifications, residents and businesses can refer to the City of Tampa's announcement.
