Fruit Cove Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Fruit Cove, Florida.
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St. Johns County Solid Waste (Republic/FCC)
Phone Number
904-827-6980Facility Address
2750 Industry Center Rd, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Collection Schedule
County-franchised haulers collect garbage, recycling, and yard waste once a week.
Bin Colors
Green for garbage, Blue or Green with a yellow lid for recycling.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
No collection on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day; schedules shift by one day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk collection limits allow up to 3 cubic yards per pickup on designated yard waste days.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
As an unincorporated area, all solid waste management is coordinated through the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
St. Johns County Waste Collection Operations
Residents of Fruit Cove fall under the jurisdiction of St. Johns County for all municipal waste logistics. The county assigns dedicated private contractors to handle routine neighborhood sweeps. To ensure a seamless collection, your designated garbage cart must be stationed by the roadside no later than 6:00 a.m. on your specific service morning. Crews require a minimum of three feet of clearance around the bin, so keep it away from mailboxes, fire hydrants, and parked vehicles to allow the mechanical arms to function without causing property damage.
Sorting the Single-Stream Recycling Bin
Sustainability efforts in Fruit Cove are supported by the county’s single-stream recycling initiative. You are provided with a dedicated cart for recyclable materials. Acceptable items include flattened corrugated cardboard, empty aluminum beverage cans, metal soup tins, and clean plastic containers. A major rule to remember is that glass is generally discouraged or heavily restricted depending on current county sorting capabilities, so always check the latest SJC guidelines. Furthermore, never bag your recyclables; plastic grocery sacks jam the processing facility gears and will cause your bin to be rejected.
Vegetative Debris and Lawn Trimmings
Maintaining the beautiful, tree-heavy properties of Fruit Cove generates plenty of organic refuse. St. Johns County provides a weekly collection for yard waste, but strict preparation rules apply. Leaves, pine straw, and grass clippings must be sealed in standard 32-gallon trash cans or heavy-duty paper yard bags. Limbs and branches cannot exceed four feet in length and must be tied into manageable bundles. Neither bags nor bundles can weigh more than 50 pounds, ensuring the sanitation workers can safely lift them by hand.
Scheduling Appliance and Bulk Disposals
When it is time to throw out an old sofa, broken washing machine, or large mattress, you cannot simply leave it on the curb alongside your regular trash. Fruit Cove residents must schedule a specialized bulk pickup directly with the contracted waste hauler for their specific zone. Alternatively, locals can transport their oversized items directly to the Tillman Ridge or Stratton Road Transfer Stations. Be prepared to show proof of St. Johns County residency and pay a weight-based tipping fee for major drop-offs.
Holiday Route Shifts and Weather Delays
Sanitation schedules in St. Johns County are highly reliable, but they do pause for major national holidays, specifically Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If your standard collection falls on one of these dates, your pickup will be delayed by one business day, causing a cascading delay for the rest of the week. During severe tropical weather or hurricane watches, the county will frequently suspend all curbside services to protect drivers and equipment, broadcasting resumption updates via the local emergency management network.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Fruit Cove?
A: County-franchised haulers collect garbage, recycling, and yard waste once a week.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: No collection on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day; schedules shift by one day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Green for garbage, Blue or Green with a yellow lid for recycling.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk collection limits allow up to 3 cubic yards per pickup on designated yard waste days.
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