Key Biscayne Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Key Biscayne, Florida.
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Village of Key Biscayne Public Works / Private Haulers
Phone Number
305-365-5555Facility Address
88 W McIntyre St, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Collection Schedule
Garbage is typically collected twice a week, with recycling collected once a week.
Bin Colors
Standard residential bins vary; many condos utilize specialized valet or dumpster services.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Major holidays like Christmas Day generally result in a one-day delay in collection.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk collection occurs on designated days; residents are encouraged to coordinate through their HOA or the village portal.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Due to its island location, the village has strict protocols to protect the surrounding marine environment from waste runoff.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Bi-Weekly Garbage Collection by Great Waste
Living in the Village of Key Biscayne means your residential solid waste needs are serviced through a dedicated municipal contract with Great Waste. Single-family homes receive comprehensive garbage collection twice per week. To maintain the island's pristine aesthetic, the contractor allows residents to utilize the provided green wheeled cart alongside up to two securely tied 30-gallon plastic garbage bags. The total weight of any single bin or bag must never exceed 50 pounds. Carts can be wheeled to the curb after noon the day prior to pickup, and local ordinances strictly require that empty containers be retrieved from the public right-of-way within 24 hours of service.
Wednesday Recycling Protocols and the Glass Ban
Recycling efforts across Key Biscayne are scheduled uniformly every Wednesday for all residential zones. Customers are instructed to place their clean, dry materials loosely into the blue 64-gallon covered carts and roll them out by 6:30 AM. Acceptable items include aluminum foil, paper cartons, cereal boxes, steel cans, and plastic bottles. Notably, Key Biscayne operates under a strict ban on glass items in the recycling stream. Glassware, china, mirrors, and glass bottles are completely prohibited and must be diverted to your regular garbage bin. Additionally, utilizing plastic bags to hold your recyclables is strictly forbidden and will contaminate the entire load.
Landscaping Debris and Branch Limits
Tropical island landscaping generates immense amounts of vegetative waste, which is picked up curbside every Wednesday. Great Waste sets rigid specifications for what qualifies as acceptable yard trash. Tree branches must be meticulously trimmed to under four feet in length and cannot exceed four inches in diameter. Loose grass clippings must be sealed in a disposable bag or rigid container. Residents are capped at placing a maximum of six bundles, bags, or containers out per week, with each individual unit weighing under 50 pounds. Massive debris piles resulting from major land clearing or commercial tree removal will not be accepted during the weekly route.
Monthly Bulk Waste Scheduling
For those inevitable spring cleaning projects or furniture replacements, Key Biscayne residents benefit from a scheduled monthly bulk waste pickup. The exact date depends entirely on your specific color-coded neighborhood zone. Items such as discarded sofas, rusted patio furniture, and large non-hazardous household goods should be dragged to the curb exactly 24 hours prior to your scheduled collection morning. Putting bulky eyesores out onto the street too early is a direct violation of Village code and may attract unwanted attention from local code enforcement officers. If disposing of old appliances like freezers, all doors must be safely removed beforehand.
Prohibited Toxins and Hazardous Materials
Safeguarding the fragile Biscayne Bay ecosystem requires strict adherence to hazardous waste disposal protocols. Residents are absolutely prohibited from throwing dangerous chemicals into their green garbage carts, blue recycling bins, or monthly bulk piles. Items universally rejected by Great Waste include wet paint cans, motor oil, liquid pesticides, robust herbicides, leaking battery packs, and pressurized propane cylinders. Exposing sanitation workers to these volatile compounds poses a massive safety risk. Island locals must hold onto these toxic substances and safely transport them to specialized Miami-Dade County chemical drop-off events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Key Biscayne?
A: Garbage is typically collected twice a week, with recycling collected once a week.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Major holidays like Christmas Day generally result in a one-day delay in collection.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Standard residential bins vary; many condos utilize specialized valet or dumpster services.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk collection occurs on designated days; residents are encouraged to coordinate through their HOA or the village portal.
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