Jacksonville Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Jacksonville, Florida.
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City of Jacksonville Solid Waste Division
Phone Number
904-630-2489Facility Address
2650 West State Street, Jacksonville, FL 32252
Collection Schedule
Weekly curbside collection for garbage, recycling, and yard waste is provided to residents.
Bin Colors
Green with yellow lid for recycling, Green or Black for garbage.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Thanksgiving and Christmas Day are observed; collections shift one day later.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Up to 5 cubic yards of bulk waste is collected on the regular scheduled day.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Household Hazardous Waste facility is located at 2675 Commonwealth Ave.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Jacksonville Trash Pickup Schedule & Hauler Guidelines
Finding your precise Jacksonville trash pickup schedule is essential for keeping your property clean and adhering to city sanitation rules. The City of Jacksonville operates its residential waste collection alongside two private haulers: Meridian Waste and Waste Pro of Florida. Household garbage is collected once a week. Residents are required to place all household garbage inside heavy-duty plastic bags or standardized containers equipped with tight-fitting lids. For safety and efficiency, ensure that no single garbage bag or trash can exceeds 45 gallons in capacity or weighs more than 40 pounds. All residential waste must be set out at the curb no earlier than 5:00 p.m. the day before your scheduled collection and no later than 6:00 a.m. on the actual morning of pickup.
Curbside Recycling Rules & Yellow-Lid Cart Placement
Jacksonville utilizes a highly convenient single-stream recycling program, meaning you do not need to separate your materials before tossing them into the bin. Recycling collection happens bi-weekly, operating on either a Week A or Week B schedule depending on your specific neighborhood zone. All approved recyclables must go directly into your city-issued cart featuring the distinctive yellow lid. You can seamlessly recycle clean corrugated cardboard (cut down to 2 feet by 3 feet), mixed paper, metal cans, and plastics numbered 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7. However, you must strictly follow the 'empty, clean, and dry' standard to avoid contaminating the load. Never place your recyclables in plastic grocery bags, as the flexible plastic can severely jam the sorting facility's machinery. Additionally, always remember to remove caps and lids from your glass or plastic bottles, throwing the lids into the regular garbage.
Bulk Waste Disposal Guidelines for Large Items
If you are clearing out your garage or replacing old household furniture, Jacksonville's bulk waste disposal services make it easy to remove oversized items safely. Most standard bulk items—such as heavy mattresses, broken toilets, living room couches, and torn-up carpets—are picked up on a weekly basis on the exact same day as your regular household garbage. There is no need to make a special appointment or call ahead for these typical bulky goods. Simply place them within five feet of the curb and ensure they are physically manageable for two people to lift into the truck. The primary exception involves white goods and large home appliances containing Freon, such as refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners. For these specialized appliances, you must call 630-CITY (904-630-2489) in advance to schedule a designated pickup, ensuring you properly secure or completely detach the doors before placing them outside.
Yard Waste Pickup Rules & Limits
Maintaining your Florida landscape is much easier when you thoroughly understand the local yard waste collection limits. In Jacksonville, natural vegetative debris and lawn clippings are collected once a week, generally syncing up with your normal trash schedule. To guarantee a successful pickup, your property is limited to a maximum of five cubic yards of yard waste per week, which is roughly equivalent to thirty 32-gallon trash bags. If you are discarding heavy tree limbs, logs, or thick branches, they must be carefully cut to lengths of five feet or less and cannot exceed six inches in diameter. Furthermore, no single container or bundled branch pile should weigh more than 40 pounds. Keep in mind that manufactured wood products, chemically treated lumber, and wooden fencing materials do not qualify as yard waste and must be disposed of as bulk or construction waste instead.
Holiday Collection Delays to Remember
Understanding the city's holiday sanitation schedule will prevent your overflowing bins from sitting at the curb longer than necessary. In Jacksonville, holiday trash delays are refreshingly predictable. Only Thursday and Friday customers are ever impacted by major holiday schedule shifts. For instance, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day are the primary holidays that cause a citywide collection delay. When these specific holidays occur, Thursday trash collections are pushed back to Saturday, and Friday routes are subsequently moved to Saturday as well. Monday through Wednesday garbage routes are virtually never interrupted by local holidays throughout the year, meaning the vast majority of residents can stick to their weekly routine without making any calendar adjustments.
Bin Placement Tips and Missed Pickup Guidance
Proper cart positioning guarantees that the automated mechanical arms of the garbage trucks can safely service your residence without causing property damage. Keep your garbage cart, recycling bin, and yard waste containers a minimum of three feet apart from one another, and keep them well away from mailboxes, fire hydrants, and parked vehicles. Never position your rolling carts under low-hanging tree branches or overhead power lines. If you followed all the local guidelines and your waste has not been collected by 6:00 p.m. on your designated service day, you should wait until that exact time before submitting a complaint. You can easily report a missed pickup directly through the MyJax mobile app, by visiting the MyJax web portal online, or by calling 630-CITY the very next morning. Lastly, always pull your empty bins back toward your home by 6:00 a.m. the day following your collection to prevent neighborhood blight and avoid potential municipal fines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Jacksonville?
A: Weekly curbside collection for garbage, recycling, and yard waste is provided to residents.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Thanksgiving and Christmas Day are observed; collections shift one day later.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Green with yellow lid for recycling, Green or Black for garbage.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Up to 5 cubic yards of bulk waste is collected on the regular scheduled day.
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