Groveland Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Groveland, Florida.
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Waste Connections
Phone Number
352-429-2141Facility Address
156 S Lake Ave, Groveland, FL 34736
Collection Schedule
Garbage, recycling, and yard waste are collected once a week on the same designated day.
Bin Colors
Green for garbage, Blue for recycling.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
No collection on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day; service resumes on the next scheduled day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk items, including appliances and furniture, are collected on scheduled days and must be requested in advance.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Hazardous materials and construction debris are not accepted and must be taken to the Lake County landfill.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Sanitation Schedules for the City with Natural Charm
Living in Groveland means participating in a well-structured municipal sanitation program designed to keep the rapidly growing community pristine. The city partners directly with Waste Pro to execute all household garbage collections. To guarantee your refuse is hauled away without delay, residents must wheel their provided garbage receptacles to the street edge no later than 6:00 a.m. on their assigned service morning. Late placements frequently result in skipped homes, and trucks will not reroute for tardy bins.
Bin Positioning and Overfill Regulations
Mechanized collection trucks require precise spatial clearances to operate their lifting arms safely. Groveland homeowners must ensure their carts are placed at least three feet apart from one another and away from obstacles like fire hydrants, parked cars, or utility poles. The cart's wheels and handle must face your property, while the opening points toward the road. Furthermore, lids must be completely shut; overflowing trash that props the lid open can lead to spilled debris and subsequent code enforcement warnings.
Navigating the Local Recycling Program
Groveland encourages active participation in its curbside recycling efforts to divert reusable materials from local landfills. Your designated recycling cart should exclusively contain flattened corrugated cardboard, empty aluminum cans, and rinsed plastic bottles or jugs. The city strictly prohibits placing plastic grocery sacks in the recycling bin, as these flexible films jam the sorting machinery at the processing plant. Tanglers like garden hoses, holiday lights, and clothing are also explicitly banned from the recycling stream.
Yard Clippings and Heavy Furniture Discards
Maintaining your property often generates excess vegetative debris. Waste Pro collects yard waste weekly, provided it is properly prepared. Tree limbs and thick branches must be cut to lengths of four feet or less, bundled securely with twine, and weigh under 50 pounds per bundle. Leaves and pine needles should be bagged. If you are upgrading your home and need to toss out a mattress or an old sofa, you must notify Groveland City Hall or the hauler in advance to arrange a specialized heavy-item pickup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Groveland?
A: Garbage, recycling, and yard waste are collected once a week on the same designated day.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: No collection on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day; service resumes on the next scheduled day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Green for garbage, Blue for recycling.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk items, including appliances and furniture, are collected on scheduled days and must be requested in advance.
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