Figuring out what the city takes. Waiting for pickup day. Calling around for quotes. It’s a lot to sort out for something you’re ready to be done with.
Standard sofa$79First item example Before applicable tax
Your exact price. Upfront.
Find your items in the catalog and see your exact price online. Book without phone calls or an in-person estimate.
Gone as soon as today.
Choose your pickup day. Book by 2pm local time for same-day pickup, where available.
In the loop until it’s gone.
Get a booking confirmation, a text before arrival and pickup photos when it’s done. Follow along on your pickup page.
Made for your place
Your place. One easy pickup plan.
A house, a condo or an apartment. Choose an accessible outdoor spot that works for your property. You arrange the move outside; we take it from there.
1
Book before you bring it out.
Your items can still be inside when you book. Follow the readiness instructions in your confirmation.
2
Choose a clear outdoor spot.
You arrange any carrying out of your home or down interior stairs. Keep entrances, sidewalks and shared access clear. We handle loading and haul-away from outside.
3
Show us where to find it.
Add a photo and clear location notes. Contact us before booking if a gate, building rule or restricted access window needs an arrangement.
At a house: outside, accessible and easy to identify.At an apartment: an approved outdoor spot with shared access clear.
Access needs an arrangement?
Check any building or shared-area rules. Contact us before booking if access is limited to particular hours.
City collection Furniture and mattresses are accepted by Special Services and the annual SWEEP program. $18.12 per cubic yard for requested Special Services collection. Accepted items at an active City of Tampa residential refuse account; single-family homes and properties with four or fewer units.
City collection Furniture and mattresses are accepted by Special Services and the annual SWEEP program. $18.12 per cubic yard for requested Special Services collection. Accepted items at an active City of Tampa residential refuse account; single-family homes and properties with four or fewer units.
City collection Household appliances qualify under the city list. Confirm cooling-unit requirements before preparing a refrigerator. $18.12 per cubic yard for requested Special Services collection. Accepted items at an active City of Tampa residential refuse account; single-family homes and properties with four or fewer units.
City collection The city offers requested extra garbage collection. $18.12 per cubic yard for requested extra garbage collection. Accepted items at an active City of Tampa residential refuse account; single-family homes and properties with four or fewer units.
The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.
Selected customer reviews. Counts checked September 2026.
The local disposal guide
Will the city take it?
Tampa's bulky programs serve active city residential refuse accounts at single-family homes and properties with four or fewer units. New Tampa uses Hillsborough County service instead.
Furniture and mattresses are accepted by Special Services and the annual SWEEP program.
City cost & eligibility
$18.12 per cubic yard for requested Special Services collection. Accepted items at an active City of Tampa residential refuse account; single-family homes and properties with four or fewer units.
Household appliances qualify under the city list. Confirm cooling-unit requirements before preparing a refrigerator.
City cost & eligibility
$18.12 per cubic yard for requested Special Services collection. Accepted items at an active City of Tampa residential refuse account; single-family homes and properties with four or fewer units.
When & how
Request Special Services at (813) 274-8811.
Get it ready
Ask about the exact appliance, refrigerant and door handling.
The city offers requested extra garbage collection.
City cost & eligibility
$18.12 per cubic yard for requested extra garbage collection. Accepted items at an active City of Tampa residential refuse account; single-family homes and properties with four or fewer units.
When & how
Call (813) 274-8811 to request the service.
Get it ready
Confirm what to set out and where when requesting pickup.
Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.
Check each load before hauling. McKay Bay distinguishes included household bulky items from charged debris and garbage. County electronics access does not establish eligibility for the county's separate furniture allowance. McKay Bay disposalNorthwest County facility
City account-holder drop-off
McKay Bay Scale House
114 South 34th Street, Tampa, FL
Furniture, mattresses and up to two appliances per visit; confirm cooling-appliance preparation.
Active city residential solid-waste account required. Bring government ID and utility bill with the same name; waste must come from that account's address. Wear closed-toe shoes. Electronics are excluded; mixed construction loads are charged.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Wednesday and Saturday, 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; closed Sunday.
Qualifying items are included for active city residential accounts; garbage, construction and mixed loads are charged.
Intact household TVs, computers, printers, phones and listed electronics.
Photo ID showing a Hillsborough County residential address. Five intact electronics monthly, with listed peripherals excluded from the count. No business waste. Wear closed-toe shoes and unload by hand.
Prices, timing and the details that matter at your address.
How much does pickup cost?+
Choose your items to see the exact price. A standard sofa is $79 first and $29 additional. The highest first-item price applies once; every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Review any applicable sales tax and the final total before payment.
Can I book a pickup for today?+
Book by 2pm at your pickup address for same-day pickup, where available. Choose from the dates shown at checkout. Your booking is for a pickup day, and we text you when your hauler is on the way.
Do my items need to be outside when I book?+
You can book while your items are still inside. Arrange any indoor carrying and have everything outside and accessible according to your confirmation. We load and haul it away from there. Contact us before booking if your property has restricted access.
Can I arrange furniture pickup between annual cleanups?+
Yes. Request paid Special Services through the city Utilities Call Center.Official guidance
Can I take an appliance to McKay Bay?+
Eligible accounts may bring up to two appliances per visit. Confirm your refrigerator's preparation first.Official guidance
Where can I take a TV?+
Community Collection Centers accept TVs and other listed household electronics. The limit is five intact items per household monthly, excluding listed computer peripherals.Official guidance
Can renovation waste use my furniture drop-off allowance?+
No. Construction debris and mixed loads are paid disposal at McKay Bay.Official guidance
Do these city programs cover New Tampa?+
No. The city directs New Tampa residents to Hillsborough County Solid Waste for their service rules.Official guidance
