Cape Canaveral Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
Waste Pro
Phone Number
321-837-0055Facility Address
100 Polk Ave, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Collection Schedule
Garbage is collected twice weekly; recycling and yard waste are collected once weekly.
Bin Colors
Green (Garbage), Blue (Recycling).
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Service shifts by one day for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk items are picked up on your second garbage day of the week.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
The city places a heavy emphasis on recycling and environmental conservation.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Waste Management Operations on the Space Coast
In the coastal city of Cape Canaveral, residential solid waste is managed by Waste Management under a franchise agreement with Brevard County. Standard household garbage is picked up twice a week using the heavy-duty carts provided to each home. You must pull your designated bin to the roadside by 6:00 a.m. on your assigned days. The lid must be completely shut, and all trash inside should be securely bagged to prevent seagulls and raccoons from creating a mess in your neighborhood.
Mandatory Spacing for Automated Lifts
Waste Management utilizes advanced collection vehicles equipped with robotic lifting arms. For this system to operate, your cart placement must be precise. Leave at least three feet of empty space around the bin, ensuring it is far from fire hydrants, parked cars, and your other receptacles. The cart handles need to face your house so the lid opens toward the street. Carts placed incorrectly or blocked by obstacles will not be serviced by the drivers.
Brevard County Single-Stream Recycling Rules
Cape Canaveral participates in a robust single-stream recycling initiative. Your designated recycling cart is collected once a week. You can toss in rinsed aluminum cans, glass bottles, cardboard, and rigid plastics. Crucially, all materials must be kept loose. Plastic grocery sacks, trash bags, and flimsy films are the biggest enemies of the county's sorting facility and should never enter the recycling bin. Additionally, keep hazardous materials, styrofoam, and tangled hoses completely out of this cart.
Coastal Landscaping and Yard Debris
Keeping up with coastal landscaping requires frequent pruning and mowing. Yard waste is picked up once a week in Cape Canaveral. Homeowners can set out loose branches, palm fronds, and bagged grass clippings. To ensure collection, tree limbs must be cut down to four feet in length and stacked neatly. Piles should not exceed the county's residential volume limits. If you hire a professional tree service or landscaper, they are legally bound to haul away their own debris; Waste Management will bypass commercial piles.
Disposing of Old Furniture and Appliances
If you need to discard oversized items like a broken sofa, a dining table, or an old mattress, Waste Management provides bulk pickup services. However, residents cannot simply drag these massive items to the swale and hope for the best. You must contact the customer service center ahead of time to schedule a bulky waste removal. For white goods, such as refrigerators and washing machines, Florida safety regulations demand that all doors and locks be removed prior to curbside placement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Cape Canaveral?
A: Garbage is collected twice weekly; recycling and yard waste are collected once weekly.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Service shifts by one day for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Green (Garbage), Blue (Recycling).
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk items are picked up on your second garbage day of the week.
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