Ellenton Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Ellenton, Florida.
Find Your Exact Pickup Days
Enter your street address on the official collection map to see your specific trash, recycling, and yard waste schedule.
📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
Manatee County Solid Waste
Phone Number
941-792-8811Facility Address
3333 Lena Rd, Bradenton, FL 34211
Collection Schedule
Garbage is collected twice weekly; recycling and yard waste once weekly.
Bin Colors
Black (Garbage), Blue (Recycling).
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Major holidays delay pickup by one day for the remainder of the week.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Two free bulk pickups per year by appointment through the county.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Sanitation is handled by county-franchised haulers for this unincorporated CDP.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Coordinated Single-Day Collection
Situated in Manatee County, Ellenton benefits from a highly streamlined solid waste program. All of your household sanitation needs—including regular garbage, recyclables, and yard trimmings—are collected on one coordinated day every week. To guarantee your items are hauled away, roll your county-issued carts to the street edge by 6:00 a.m. Position the containers so the lid openings face the roadway, leaving at least three feet of empty space around each bin so the automated robotic arms on the collection vehicles can operate without striking your mailbox or vehicle.
The Truth About Plastic Bags in Recycling
While the local single-stream recycling program is designed for ultimate convenience, it requires strict adherence to material guidelines. Ellenton homeowners can mix flattened cardboard, glass jars, aluminum cans, and clean plastic bottles directly into their 64-gallon blue cart. However, the most critical rule is to never bag your recyclables. Flimsy plastic grocery bags and garbage bags are notorious 'tanglers' that wrap around the spinning gears at the regional sorting facility, causing massive equipment breakdowns. All recycled items must be kept completely loose inside the bin.
Repairing and Replacing Damaged Carts
Over time, the harsh Florida sun and heavy weekly usage can take a toll on your municipal toters. If your garbage or recycling cart develops a cracked base, loses a wheel, or suffers a broken lid hinge, you do not have to live with a defective bin. Ellenton residents can simply submit a repair request through the county’s 311 app or the online customer portal. A maintenance crew will generally be dispatched to your address on your next scheduled service day to either fix the broken components or swap the cart for a brand new one entirely free of charge.
Freon Appliances and White Goods
Upgrading your kitchen or replacing a busted air conditioner requires careful disposal of the old units. Appliances containing refrigerants, such as old refrigerators, freezers, and window AC units, cannot be crushed in a standard garbage truck due to toxic environmental hazards. You must call Manatee County Solid Waste to schedule a specialized 'white goods' pickup. Trained technicians will collect the appliance from your curb and safely extract the dangerous Freon gases before recycling the scrap metal.
Electronics and Battery Drop-Off Facilities
Modern households produce a significant amount of electronic waste, which is legally banned from entering standard landfills. Discarded laptops, shattered televisions, lithium-ion batteries, and obsolete smartphones contain heavy metals that can contaminate the local water supply if improperly trashed. Residents of Ellenton must transport their e-waste directly to the Lena Road Landfill. The facility operates a dedicated drop-off zone where you can safely surrender these dangerous electronic components to ensure they are handled and recycled in an environmentally secure manner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Ellenton?
A: Garbage is collected twice weekly; recycling and yard waste once weekly.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Major holidays delay pickup by one day for the remainder of the week.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Black (Garbage), Blue (Recycling).
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Two free bulk pickups per year by appointment through the county.
Need to pay your water bill?
View online payment options, office hours, and customer service details for Ellenton Water Utilities.
Go to Water Bill Services →