We offer programs below that can help eligible homeowners with their annual assessments. Eligibility for these programs depends on age, income, and/or disability status.
Senior discount and disability exemption
The senior discount is eligible for homeowners (65+) and provides a discounted trash service for the annual assessments.
If the property is billed for an accessory dwelling, we also offer an exemption for additional collection/disposal charges for seniors and homeowners (18+) with a disability.
As part of the annual assessments, residential solid waste customers can self-haul limited amounts of waste to a Solid Waste Facility at no additional charge.
Once the drop-off limit has been reached per year, customers must deliver their waste to the Southeast County Landfill or one of the solid waste transfer stations located at North West Solid Waste Facility or South County Solid Waste Facility and pay standard commercial disposal fees.
Item type
Limit per year
Bulky waste and appliances
10 cubic yards
Tires
12
Ten cubic yards is equivalent to the amount in a double-axle trailer or a loaded box/straight truck. For comparison, a loaded pickup truck generally carries about two cubic yards.
Special curbside pickup
Residential solid waste customers can request a special curbside pickup of bulky waste for a fee. Prices generally range from $30 to $50 per item, based on the size and type. Visit the Special Curbside Pickup for Bulky Items page for how to schedule a collection.
Processable solid waste is capable of being burned through the waste-to-energy facility, including household garbage, combustible agricultural, commercial, and light industrial wastes, and other materials.
Non-processable solid waste is not able to be burned at the waste-to-energy facility, including construction and demolition debris, like concrete or porcelain, and other materials.
Yes. The Florida State Constitution, Article VII, Section 10, prohibits a governmental agency from extending credit in the manner normally viewed as "credit". As a result, a payment system has been established in the following manner:
Franchisees are required to provide cash deposits, irrevocable letters of credit, or payment bonds to Hillsborough County as assurance for payment of monthly disposal fees. The amount of the letter of credit or payment bond shall be based on a 60-day disposal fee period (BOCC Policy, Section 09.08.01.00).
All other accounts are required to maintain a minimum deposit of $500, or the estimated largest amount expected to be used during any given month.
Non-sufficient Funds
Cash or card are accepted, excluding Resource Recovery Facility.
Yes, in person at any Scalehouse.
Yes.
Emergency event rates
Disposal rates per ton are still in effect when the scales are inoperable for a non-Emergency Event. The weight of the load will be determined by cubic yards or average net tonnage from the tonnage tracking system, depending on the waste type, vehicle type, and customer.
Disposal Location
Processable
Non-Processable
Landfilling
$80.00
$57.00
Yard/Wood waste processing
N/A
$50.00
Incinerator/Processable
$69.00
N/A
Rate resolution footnotes
Residential Solid Waste Assessments
1 - Additional annual assessment charges to customers who are added to the Collection and Disposal Assessment (CDA) Roll after the CDA Roll has been certified will receive prorated tax bill from the date of Certificate of Occupancy to the current calendar year. The disposal assessment includes an allowance of up to 2 tons per residential unit for bulky waste that does not qualify for curbside collection that may be self-hauled to the County’s landfill or community collection sites.
2 - Amount assessed annually upon owners of lmproved Residential Real Property for the disposition of solid waste as prescribed in Section 130-56. Hillsborough County Code of Ordinances and Laws, Part B.
3 - Amount assessed to those owners of lmproved Residential Real Property who qualified for a senior citizen discount as provided in Section 130-61. Hillsborough County Code of Ordinances and Laws. Part B. The discount has been calculated at 33.176 % of the single-family annual assessment rate.
4 - Amount assessed annually upon owners of Condominium parcels. The rate has been calculated at 35.557% of the single¬ family annual assessment rate. Senior citizens receive an additional 34.623% discount on this rate. (
5 - Amount assessed annually upon owners of Improved Residential Real Property and other qualified property owners for the collection of solid waste as prescribed in Chapter 130-57. Hillsborough County Code of Ordinances and Laws, Part B.
Commercial Disposal Fees
8 - Each transaction shall be based on the net weight times the rate per ton with a minimum charge of 10% of the appropriate rate if the transaction is 200 pounds or less.
9 - Processable solid waste is solid waste which is capable of being processed through the Resource Recovery Facility and the County’s landfill.
10 - Non-processable solid waste is solid waste which is not able to be processed at the Resource Recovery Facility.
11 - The rate is applicable to municipalities and agencies of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners for processable waste delivered to the Resource Recovery Facility and Non-Processable waste delivered to the Southeast County Landfill.
12 - The rate is applicable to non-profit organizations that are registered with the State of Florida in accordance with Florida Statutes and the Federal Government in accordance with Internal Revenue Code Section 501c (3) and except for recycling, the donation of surplus materials from residential units and businesses. This rate only applies to the residue generated from the recycling activities.
13 - Yard/Wood Waste delivered to the County for processing, including but not limited to delivery to the Yard/Wood Waste Facility at Northwest on Linebaugh Avenue, or the Yard/Wood Waste Facility at South County on U.S. 41.
Tire Fees
9 - Processable solid waste is solid waste which is capable of being processed through the Resource Recovery Facility and the County’s landfill.
14 - Tires (passenger, semi, and oversized tires) without rims.
15 - Tires (passenger, semi, and oversized tires) with rims.
16 - Off-Road Tires (also called non-highway service tires) and Tracks are engineered for machines that operate on unpaved, rugged, or soft ground rather than paved roads.
a. Off-Road tires are heavy-duty solid rubber tires with deep treads to maximize traction and are often used for vehicles such as loaders and farm tractors.
b. Rubber tracks for off-road equipment are commonly found on mini excavators and skid loaders.
Other Disposal Rates and Fees
17 - The Mixed Load Surcharge, designed to encourage separation, shall apply to customers who deliver mixed loads (as defined by the Solid Waste Department) to County facilities. The rate should be two times the rate that would normally be charged for the predominate material.
18 - Disposal that requires a witness to be present during the disposal process.
19 - Disposal before or after the hours of 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday or on Sunday unless otherwise approved by the Solid Waste Director.
20 - Application fee to be paid by a vendor seeking recycling registration.
21 - This charge is required when a customer requests a vehicle and/or trailer to be weighed solely to determine the weight.
22 - Biosolids from municipalities. Approved quantities accepted are limited by operational and permitted capacity.
23 - Asbestos-containing material (friable and non-friable) is only accepted at Southeast County Landfill after obtaining special waste approval in advance. There are also special packaging and notification requirements prior to being delivered.
24 - This rate applies to residential and commercial load searches. It allows customers to look through processable or non-processable waste loads for personal items that were accidentally discarded. Customers are responsible for conducting the search and must sign a waiver of liability and wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Facility staff will attempt to identify and provide access to the appropriate load(s) but may deny a search request if access health or safety concerns exist. Each load search is limited to a maximum of two hours.
Contact
If you have questions or require additional assistance, the Customer Service team is available Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 5 PM. Phone: (813) 272-5680 Email: SolidWaste@HCFL.gov
