The City of Tampa Solid Waste Department is drawing the curtain on its vegetative storm debris collection effort on August 23, 2024, calling for residents to present their leftovers from Hurricane Debby by the curb on their assigned yard waste collection day. In a statement designed to steer the storm-struck citizens, the department urges the quick placement of such debris by the roadside for the Solid Waste team to haul away.

Setting the stage for a successful pick-up sequence, residents should stack or containerize their vegetative storm debris – that includes the trees, the shrubs, the leaves and the like – curbside; it's noted that city-issued receptacles are not the tools for this task, and instead paper yard waste bags or other containers will do; please avoid mixing unwanted materials your greenery-based refuse and have it ready for the city's collection crews.

In cases where Debby's winds have left residents with burdensome boughs or damage to the urban forest, Tampa’s Forestry Division stands ready to take those calls at 813-274-5744 but hurry, the clock is ticking until that August 23 deadline as reported by Tampa.gov.

Should queries or quandaries quake the minds of Tampa's people, the City of Tampa Utilities Call Center is but a phone call away at (813) 274-8811, furthermore, their website provides expansive details; Tampa citizens looking for an optimized experience can hit download on the Tampa Trash and Recycling app from their digital stores of choice – ensuring that all schedules and updates about debris collection are at their fingertips.

Note that residents of New Tampa are directed to liaise with Hillsborough County Solid Waste Management at (813) 272-5680 for their specific collection instructions — a tip of the hat to those residing beyond the city’s standard beat.