Apopka Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Apopka, Florida.
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City of Apopka Public Services
Phone Number
407-703-1731Facility Address
120 E Main St, Apopka, FL 32703
Collection Schedule
The city handles twice-weekly garbage pickup, with separate days designated for recycling and yard waste.
Bin Colors
Green/Black for trash, Blue for recycling.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Thanksgiving and Christmas Day shift collection by one day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk pickup is collected on Wednesday; residents must call ahead to schedule.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Automated side-loader trucks require carts to be placed 3 feet away from mailboxes or cars.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
The City of Apopka Sanitation Fleet
Unlike many neighboring towns that hire out private companies, the City of Apopka operates its own dedicated municipal sanitation fleet. Residents are provided with official city rollout carts to manage their weekly garbage. You need to roll your cart down to the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated pickup day to ensure the trucks do not pass you by. When placing the bin, make sure the handle is pointing toward your house and the lid opens toward the street. The automated trucks use mechanical claws to grab the carts, so it is vital to leave at least three feet of space between your bin, your mailbox, and any parked cars.
Keeping Contamination Out of the Recycling Stream
Apopka offers a convenient curbside recycling program to help reduce the amount of waste sent to the Orange County landfill. The process is simple, but the rules are strict. You can toss loose cardboard, clean paper, metal food cans, and plastic jugs right into your recycling bin. Do not put your recyclables inside plastic garbage bags. The sorting facility machinery cannot open bags, and the thin plastic wrap will jam the gears, causing the entire load to be treated as standard trash. Keep things like pizza boxes, styrofoam egg cartons, and broken glass completely out of the recycling cart.
Managing Debris in the Indoor Foliage Capital
Apopka is famous for its plant life, and maintaining local lawns generates a massive amount of yard waste. The Public Services Department schedules specific days just to collect vegetative debris. If you are raking leaves or mowing the lawn, bag the clippings in standard trash bags. For tree trimmings and heavy branches, cut them down to four-foot lengths and tie them into tight bundles. Piles of loose branches scattered on the grass will not be picked up. If you hire a professional landscaping company to fell a tree or redesign your yard, they are legally required to haul away their own debris.
Scheduling Pickups for Bulky Trash
Sometimes you need to get rid of items that are just too big for the normal garbage cart. Whether it is an old mattress, a broken patio chair, or a worn-out rug, Apopka provides a bulk waste service to handle the heavy lifting. You can place these large items at the curb on your assigned bulk day, but make sure they are completely separated from your regular trash and yard waste piles. For safety reasons, if you are throwing out an old refrigerator or a large chest freezer, you must take the doors off before leaving it outside so children do not get trapped inside.
Proper Disposal of Hazardous Toxins
City garbage trucks absolutely will not touch hazardous materials, as they pose a massive fire risk and can contaminate the local water table. Items like wet house paint, pool chlorine, old car batteries, and used motor oil cannot go into your curbside carts. Apopka residents need to take these toxic chemicals directly to the Orange County Household Hazardous Waste drop-off facility. Taking the time to properly dispose of these dangerous items ensures that sanitation workers stay safe and the local Florida ecosystem remains protected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Apopka?
A: The city handles twice-weekly garbage pickup, with separate days designated for recycling and yard waste.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Thanksgiving and Christmas Day shift collection by one day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Green/Black for trash, Blue for recycling.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk pickup is collected on Wednesday; residents must call ahead to schedule.
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