Yard waste.
Tampa City Code § 26-171
in effectSec. 26-171. - Yard waste.
All logs, tree limbs, brush, palm fronds and other yard waste shall be cut in four-foot lengths or less and placed in containers or tightly bundled for collection. Each container or bundle shall not exceed fifty (50) pounds in weight. The total quantity of yard waste placed for collection at each collection location may not exceed four (4) cubic yards per collection event. Any yard waste which by reason of its bulk, weight or shape cannot be placed within a container or cannot be bundled as required herein shall be collected as provided in this article. Such solid waste shall be placed out for collection in the same location as other residential solid waste. All residential containers shall be set out for collection in a convenient and accessible location, normally in the front of the residence, adjacent to and within an unobstructed arm's reach or no more than three (3) feet from the curb or the edge of the pavement of a public street. Trash and brush must be placed curbside.
(Ord. No. 89-253, § 2(58-176), 9-28-89; Ord. No. 2022-4, § 2, 1-13-2022)
Source: City of Tampa, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/tampa/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH26UT_ARTIVSOWA_S26-171YAWAFetched: 10/28/2026