Cocoa Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Cocoa, Florida.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
Waste Management
Phone Number
321-636-6894Facility Address
65 Stone St, Cocoa, FL 32922
Collection Schedule
Garbage is collected twice a week, while recycling and yard waste are collected once a week.
Bin Colors
Green or Black for garbage, Blue or Green with a yellow lid for recycling.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
No collection on Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, or New Year's Day; services shift one day later.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk waste and large appliances are picked up on the regular yard waste collection day.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Carts must be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. with the lid closed and arrows pointing toward the street.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Space Coast Sanitation via Waste Management
The City of Cocoa partners directly with Waste Management to execute all residential solid waste removal services throughout the community. Single-family homes are provided with durable rolling carts designed to handle a week's worth of household refuse. Homeowners must wheel their bins to the edge of the driveway no later than 6:00 a.m. on the morning of their assigned route. The collection vehicles run tightly orchestrated schedules, meaning drivers are not authorized to deviate from their path to accommodate bins that are put out late.
Clearance Specifications for Robotic Claws
Because Waste Management utilizes advanced collection vehicles equipped with robotic lifting arms, precise spatial distancing is fiercely enforced. Your trash container must be positioned with the wheels resting against the curb and the lid opening facing the street. A critical three-foot clearance radius must be maintained around the cart at all times. If a bin is placed too close to a neighborhood mailbox, a parked vehicle, or a decorative lamppost, the robotic claw cannot safely grip the plastic, and the residence will unfortunately be skipped.
Sorting Brevard County Recyclables Safely
Protecting the fragile Indian River Lagoon ecosystem begins with responsible household recycling. Cocoa residents utilize a single-stream system, meaning all approved materials go into one designated cart. You may deposit flattened corrugated cardboard, dry newspapers, rinsed tin cans, and clear plastic beverage bottles. However, you must meticulously avoid throwing tangling items like garden hoses, holiday lights, or thin plastic grocery sacks into the mix. Tanglers wrap around the mechanical gears at the Brevard County processing facility, causing expensive equipment breakdowns and facility closures.
Vegetation Piles and Bulk Furniture Retrieval
Florida's coastal climate fuels rapid vegetation growth, necessitating robust yard debris management. Small organic waste, such as pine needles and grass clippings, must be contained within dedicated cans or heavy-duty yard bags. Large branches and palm fronds must be reduced to four-foot lengths and stacked neatly so specialized clam trucks can scoop them up safely. If you are discarding oversized interior goods like a broken washing machine or a dilapidated couch, you must call Waste Management customer support in advance to schedule a dedicated heavy-load pickup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Cocoa?
A: Garbage is collected twice a week, while recycling and yard waste are collected once a week.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: No collection on Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, or New Year's Day; services shift one day later.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Green or Black for garbage, Blue or Green with a yellow lid for recycling.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk waste and large appliances are picked up on the regular yard waste collection day.
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