TAMPA, Fla. — Trash collection could go from twice a week to once a week under Hillsborough County's new contract with sanitation services, according to a report.
The Tampa Bay Times says the $188 million contracts under consideration would go into effect in September 2020.
The once-a-week collection would lead to a cost reduction of 20-30 percent, Hillsborough County Solid Waste Director Kim Byer told the Times. The county contracts with three companies -- Republic Services of Florida, Waste Connections and Waste Management -- for trash pickup.
County officials are asking residents to fill out a survey on its website about their trash habits. They say it'll help guide them toward making a decision.
In addition, people can meet with solid waste staff at any of the following events between 4:30-7:30 p.m.:
- July 17 - New Tampa Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd. in Tampa
- July 18 - Jimmie B. Keel Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave. in Tampa
- July 22 - SouthShore Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin
- July 23 - Town 'N Country Library, 7606 Paula Drive in Tampa
- July 25 - Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Center, 5855 S. 78th St. in Tampa