Hunter's Creek Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Hunter's Creek, Florida.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
Orange County Solid Waste
Phone Number
407-836-3111Facility Address
5901 Young Pine Rd, Orlando, FL 32829
Collection Schedule
Automated curbside collection for garbage is once a week; recycling and yard waste are also collected weekly.
Bin Colors
Green lid for garbage, Blue lid for recycling.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Collection shifts by one day if your pickup falls on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Large items (up to 3 cubic yards) can be picked up weekly on your scheduled yard waste day.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
As an unincorporated CDP, municipal waste services are directed through Orange County Government.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Orange County Roll-Cart Guidelines in Hunter's Creek
Operating under the jurisdiction of Orange County Solid Waste, the Hunter's Creek master-planned community maintains a highly organized automated collection program. Each property is allocated standardized rolling carts with distinct colored lids for everyday trash and recyclables. You must deploy your containers to the roadside by 6:00 a.m. sharp on your neighborhood's assigned collection days. Ensure the lids can close entirely flat; protruding garbage often attracts wildlife and can result in the driver completely skipping your address.
Proper Bin Spacing and HOA Compliance
Because Hunter's Creek comprises numerous governed subdivisions, homeowners must also adhere strictly to the local community association guidelines regarding bin storage. Carts should never be left at the curb overnight past the day of collection. Once the trucks have emptied them, pull your receptacles out of public view, typically stowing them inside your garage or behind an approved privacy partition. Leaving them out on the driveway will quickly trigger warning letters from the property owners association.
What to Toss in the Blue Lidded Carts
Keeping the recycling stream pure is crucial for Central Florida's sustainability goals. Toss only empty plastic beverage bottles, aluminum soda cans, flattened moving boxes, and dry newspaper into the blue-lidded cart. Avoid the common but detrimental mistake of bagging these items; plastic grocery sacks heavily tangle the gears at the local materials recovery facility. Garden hoses, electrical wires, and any form of organic food matter are strictly prohibited from the recycling bin.
Managing Oversized Debris and Missed Route Claims
Dealing with massive items requires adhering to specific Orange County bulk collection protocols. Residents are permitted to place up to three cubic yards of large household goods, such as broken dining tables or discarded washing machines, at the curb on their designated large-item pickup day. For any missed regular collections, you have a brief 72-hour window to report the oversight via the 311 smartphone app or dialing the hotline directly to dispatch a recovery vehicle to your street.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Hunter's Creek?
A: Automated curbside collection for garbage is once a week; recycling and yard waste are also collected weekly.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Collection shifts by one day if your pickup falls on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Green lid for garbage, Blue lid for recycling.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Large items (up to 3 cubic yards) can be picked up weekly on your scheduled yard waste day.
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