Islamorada, Village of Islands Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Islamorada, Village of Islands, Florida.
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Island Disposal (Waste Management)
Phone Number
305-853-3433Facility Address
86800 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
Collection Schedule
Garbage is collected twice weekly; recycling is collected once weekly.
Bin Colors
Green for garbage, Blue for recycling.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
No service on Thanksgiving and Christmas; schedule moves to the next day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Residents receive two scheduled bulk pickups per year and can request others for a fee.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Strict wildlife protection rules require residents to keep bins secured from iguanas and other local fauna.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Island Disposal and Weekly Trash Logistics
Preserving the delicate ecosystem of the Florida Keys is paramount, and the Village of Islamorada partners with Island Disposal to handle all residential sanitation. Household garbage is collected on a reliable weekly schedule. To ensure seamless service, residents must place their green garbage carts at the edge of the roadway by 6:00 a.m. on their designated route day. All refuse must be fully contained within the cart with the lid tightly closed to prevent raccoons, sea birds, and ocean breezes from scattering litter into the nearby marine environment.
Mandatory Recycling to Protect Our Reefs
Islamorada takes environmental stewardship incredibly seriously, implementing a robust curbside recycling program to protect local reefs and marine life. Residents are issued a yellow-lidded cart dedicated to clean, single-stream recyclables. You should confidently deposit rinsed aluminum cans, dry cardboard, paper, and rigid plastics. However, you must absolutely refrain from tossing in plastic grocery bags, styrofoam, or tangled fishing lines. These contaminants wreak havoc on the sorting machinery and severely jeopardize the village's sustainability initiatives.
Managing Bulky Junk and Tropical Yard Waste
The tropical climate of the Keys ensures rapid plant growth, meaning yard maintenance is a year-round task. Island Disposal collects yard waste on specific days, provided it is properly prepared. Palm fronds and branches must be cut to lengths of four feet or less and securely bundled. Bagged leaves and grass clippings cannot exceed fifty pounds per bag. For oversized items like dilapidated patio furniture or broken refrigerators, residents must contact the disposal company directly to arrange a special bulky waste pickup, ensuring these items do not become roadside eyesores.
Tropical Storms and Right-of-Way Rules
Weather disruptions are a way of life in Islamorada. During hurricane watches or severe tropical squalls, the village will issue emergency mandates suspending all waste collection to keep large trucks off the Overseas Highway. In these scenarios, homeowners must secure their bins inside a garage or tied down to prevent them from floating away in a storm surge. Even during normal conditions, village ordinances require that all empty carts be pulled back from the street and hidden from public view by the evening of your collection day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Islamorada, Village of Islands?
A: Garbage is collected twice weekly; recycling is collected once weekly.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: No service on Thanksgiving and Christmas; schedule moves to the next 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: Residents receive two scheduled bulk pickups per year and can request others for a fee.
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