Daytona Beach Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Daytona Beach, Florida.
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City of Daytona Beach Solid Waste
Phone Number
386-671-8670Facility Address
950 Bellevue Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Collection Schedule
The City provides residential garbage collection twice a week, with yard debris collected on Wednesdays.
Bin Colors
Standard residential toters are utilized (max 80 lbs).
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Holiday trash collection schedules shift by one day during major observed holidays.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Household garbage includes furniture and bulky items on regular pickup days; concrete requires special handling.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Volusia County's Solid Waste Division offers free home fuel oil removal to protect the local water supply.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Automated Garbage Protocols for Volusia's Coast
The City of Daytona Beach Solid Waste Division provides comprehensive refuse collection for this bustling coastal hub. Homeowners are issued standard gray rolling carts for domestic garbage, which are serviced on a twice-weekly basis. To ensure your waste is hauled away, the gray cart must be placed at the edge of the street prior to 6:00 a.m. on your specific neighborhood route day. Coastal breezes and local wildlife, such as seagulls and raccoons, mean that the cart lid must be firmly closed at all times. The city utilizes mechanical lift trucks, requiring you to leave a three-foot clearance around the receptacle, safely distanced from parked vehicles and mailboxes.
Tackling the Single-Stream Recycling Bin
Daytona Beach promotes environmental conservation through a weekly single-stream recycling program. Residents are provided with a blue cart specifically designated for approved materials, including clean cardboard, rinsed glass bottles, aluminum beverage tins, and rigid plastics. The Solid Waste Division strictly prohibits the inclusion of plastic shopping bags in the recycling stream. You must never enclose your recyclables in plastic film, as these materials stretch and tangle the heavy machinery at the Volusia County sorting facility, leading to catastrophic equipment breakdowns. If a route driver discovers styrofoam, hazardous materials, or bagged recyclables in your blue cart, it will be flagged and left unemptied.
Disposing of Old Furniture and Appliances
When dealing with heavy spring cleaning or property renovations, Daytona Beach residents can utilize the city's highly effective bulk waste service. Unusually large items, such as discarded mattresses, rolled carpeting, and dilapidated furniture, can be placed at the curb on your designated bulk collection day. White goods, including old refrigerators, freezers, and washing machines, are also accepted. However, state child safety regulations mandate that all locking doors must be completely detached from airtight appliances prior to being placed on the swale. Commercial construction debris, roofing tiles, and automotive parts are strictly prohibited from this residential service and require private hauling.
Yard Trimmings in the Tropical Surf Zone
The vibrant coastal climate of Volusia County requires diligent yard maintenance, generating a substantial volume of organic debris. Vegetative waste is collected on a weekly basis, provided homeowners prepare the materials to specific municipal standards. Small clippings, pine needles, and leaves must be packed securely into personal 32-gallon trash cans or heavy-duty paper yard sacks. Thicker tree branches and heavy palm fronds must be chopped into pieces measuring less than four feet and tied tightly into bundles. To protect the sanitation workers who must hoist these organics manually, no individual container or tied bundle can surpass a 50-pound weight threshold.
Hazardous Materials and Speedweek Constraints
Toxic chemicals and volatile substances pose a catastrophic fire risk to standard garbage compactors and must never be placed inside your curbside carts. Items such as leftover latex paint, pool chlorine, motor oil, and rechargeable lithium batteries are classified as household hazardous waste. Daytona Beach residents must securely store these dangerous materials and transport them directly to the Volusia County Solid Waste Facility. Furthermore, during major city events like the Daytona 500 or Bike Week, traffic congestion can occasionally cause minor delays in neighborhood collection routes, so residents are advised to leave their bins out until they are serviced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Daytona Beach?
A: The City provides residential garbage collection twice a week, with yard debris collected on Wednesdays.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Holiday trash collection schedules shift by one day during major observed holidays.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Standard residential toters are utilized (max 80 lbs).
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Household garbage includes furniture and bulky items on regular pickup days; concrete requires special handling.
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