Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Lake Magdalene
Trash Day
Varies by neighborhood zone
Recycling
Varies by neighborhood zone
Yard Waste
Varies by neighborhood zone
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential trash collection and disposal services are billed once per year as non-ad valorem assessments on your Hillsborough County property tax bill rather than through a monthly utility bill.
Billing Cycle
Included in Property Taxes
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, In Person, Escrow / Mortgage
Pro Tip / Discount
Hillsborough County offers a senior citizen discount (ages 65+) on the annual disposal assessment, a Solid Waste Hardship/Affordability Credit for eligible low-income homeowners, and accessory dwelling exemptions for seniors or individuals with disabilities.
Gray Cart Bin (Trash)
All household garbage must fit completely inside the gray cart with the lid closed. Place the cart at the curb with the lid arrows pointing toward the street and the handle facing your home.
Accepted Items
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Diapers
- ✓Soiled paper items
- ✓Small plastic items (like grocery bags)
- ✓Clothing and textiles
- ✓Small appliances (that fit in the cart)
- ✓Incandescent light bulbs
- ✓Ceramics and broken glass
Blue Cart Bin (Recycling)
Items must be loose, clean, and unbagged. Do not use plastic garbage bags for recyclables. All items must fit inside the cart with the lid completely closed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean and empty plastic bottles and containers
- ✓Clean and empty aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Clean glass bottles and jars
- ✓Dry paper, newspaper, and junk mail
- ✓Flattened cardboard (cut down to fit inside)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags and film
- ✕Bagged recyclables
- ✕Food waste and liquids
- ✕Foam cups and Styrofoam
- ✕Batteries and chemicals
- ✕Yard waste
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses, ropes)
Yard Waste Bin
Standard limit is 2 cubic yards per week (about 12 bags). Use your own cans, boxes, or bags (under 50 lbs each). Place within 6 feet of the curb. No painted or treated wood is allowed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Tree limbs (under 4 feet long and 6 inches diameter)
- ✓Palm fronds
- ✓Shrub trimmings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
By Request (Paid) or Self-Haul (Free Allowance)
Placement
If you schedule a special pickup, place items at the curb no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the day before your scheduled collection, keeping a 3-foot clearance from mailboxes and roll carts.
Accepted
- ✓ Sofas and large furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Large household appliances (white goods)
- ✓ Large quantities of brush (if scheduled)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste (paint, chemicals)
- ✕ Tires (requires drop-off)
- ✕ Explosives
- ✕ Commercial construction and demolition debris
Special curbside collections require an upfront fee. However, self-hauling up to 10 cubic yards of bulky waste to a CCC is completely free for homeowners who pay the annual solid waste assessment.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Hillsborough County does not offer holiday make-up days for missed garbage collections. If your designated trash, recycling, or yard waste day falls on an observed holiday, your service will simply be skipped, and collection will resume on your next regularly scheduled service day.
Yard Waste Exception
On New Year's Day, garbage is skipped, but recycling and yard waste are actually collected as usual. For all other major holidays listed, yard waste collection is canceled and will resume on the next scheduled day.
County Solid Waste facilities and Community Collection Centers are also closed on these major holidays.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring Pruning Season
February, March, and AprilHillsborough County increases the weekly yard waste limit during these three months. Lake Magdalene residents can place up to 3 cubic yards (or roughly eighteen 30-gallon bags) of yard debris at the curb each week without incurring extra charges.
Hurricane Season
June to NovemberIf a tropical storm or hurricane watch is issued for the Tampa Bay area, immediately secure all gray and blue roll carts in a garage or shed. Suspend all yard waste trimming, as high winds can turn curbside branches into dangerous projectiles.
Winter Holidays
December to JanuaryLive Christmas trees can be placed at the curb on your regular yard waste day. You must remove all lights, tinsel, and ornaments, and cut the tree into sections no larger than four feet in length.
Local Tips & Community Info
Got Cans and Bottles? Cash In Near Lake Magdalene!
Hey neighbors! Did you know you can actually get a little cash back for certain drink containers? While the official county site doesn't list specific buyback centers right in Lake Magdalene, Hillsborough County does have a statewide program where you can redeem those cans and bottles. Keep an eye out for redemption centers in the broader Tampa Bay area, or check with your local grocery stores if they offer in-house redemption. It's a great way to help the environment and your wallet at the same time!
Giving Good Stuff a Second Life Around Lake Magdalene
Before you toss those gently used items, think about donating them! Near Lake Magdalene, you've got options. The Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Tampa is a fantastic place to drop off furniture, appliances, and building materials that someone else can use. There are also several local thrift stores in the general Tampa area that happily accept clothing, household goods, and books. Giving your items a second chance feels good, and it helps out local charities too.
Keeping Our Lake Magdalene Beautiful: Clean-Up & Dumping Tips
Let's all pitch in to keep our community looking its best! If you see any illegal dumping, the best thing to do is report it. You can usually contact Hillsborough County Solid Waste directly at (813) 272-5680 to let them know where the mess is. While there isn't a regular bulky item drop-off day mentioned for Lake Magdalene, the county does offer special collections for hazardous waste a few times a year – keep an eye on local announcements for those dates! Participating in neighborhood clean-up events is also a wonderful way to get involved and make a visible difference.
Drop-off Facilities
Northwest County Solid Waste Facility (Community Collection Center)
8001 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa, FL 33625
Materials Accepted
Sheldon Road Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection
9805 Sheldon Rd., Tampa, FL 33635
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if my trash pickup day falls on Thanksgiving in Lake Magdalene?
Hillsborough County does not schedule make-up days for holiday disruptions. Because Thanksgiving is an observed holiday, your Thursday collection will be canceled entirely, and you must wait until your next regularly scheduled pickup day to have your bins emptied.
How do I replace a cracked or broken gray trash cart?
If your county-issued roll cart is broken (e.g., a cracked body, missing lid, or broken wheels), you can call Hillsborough County Solid Waste Customer Service at 813-272-5680 or submit an online request. Repairs or replacements for standard wear and tear are provided free of charge.
Where can I dispose of old cans of paint or a broken television?
Paint and electronics cannot be thrown in your curbside bins. You can take limited quantities of household paint and electronic waste to a Community Collection Center, such as the Northwest County Solid Waste Facility on Linebaugh Avenue.
How much yard waste can I put out at the curb each week?
You are allowed up to two cubic yards of yard waste per week, which equals about twelve 30-gallon containers. Branches must be under four feet long. During the spring pruning months (February through April), this allowance is temporarily increased to three cubic yards.