Lake Mary Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Lake Mary, Florida.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
Waste Pro
Phone Number
407-774-0800Facility Address
100 N Country Club Rd, Lake Mary, FL 32746
Collection Schedule
Garbage is collected twice a week, and recycling and yard waste are collected once a week.
Bin Colors
Green for garbage, Blue for recycling.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Service shifts by one day for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk collection for large household items and appliances is provided on designated days but requires a phone call to schedule.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Hazardous materials and electronics must be taken to specialized Seminole County drop-off facilities.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Waste Pro Collection Guidelines in Lake Mary
The City of Lake Mary partners exclusively with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. to provide residents with dependable garbage, recycling, and yard waste services. Every household receives a green cart for standard trash and a blue cart for recyclable materials. Both containers are equipped with RFID technology for efficient tracking. On your scheduled collection day, you must place your bins no more than three feet from the curb and at least two feet apart. Ensure the handles are facing your home and keep them clear of mailboxes, fire hydrants, or parked cars. Bins should be placed curbside no earlier than 6:00 PM the evening prior and no later than 6:00 AM on your collection day. Remember to bring your empty bins back from the curb by 8:00 PM.
Local Recycling Rules for Your Blue Cart
Lake Mary makes going green easy with single-stream recycling, meaning there is no need to sort your items before tossing them in the blue cart. Acceptable recyclables include flattened cardboard, pasteboard boxes, paper grocery bags, magazines, and standard mail. You can also toss in plastics numbered one through seven, glass jars, aluminum cans, and empty aerosol cans. Before tossing any containers, give them a quick rinse to keep your bin clean and pest-free. However, not everything belongs in your recycling bin. The city strictly prohibits plastic shopping bags, styrofoam, light bulbs, aluminum foil, and yard waste in the blue cart. Overflow recyclables can be left next to your bin but should not exceed the volume of one standard 96-gallon container.
Yard Waste and Bulk Trash Disposal Policies
Maintaining a beautiful landscape in Florida often means dealing with a lot of branches and leaves. Lake Mary residents are allowed to place up to ten bundles or bags of yard waste at the curb for collection. Any tree limbs must be cut to lengths of four feet or less, securely tied, and each bag or bundle must not exceed fifty pounds. Never put yard clippings inside your green or blue Waste Pro carts. For larger household items like old furniture, broken bicycles, or appliances, bulk waste pickup occurs on the next business day following your standard garbage service. Residents have a maximum allowance of four cubic yards of bulk waste per pickup, and items must be manageable enough for two workers to lift safely.
Handling Hazardous Waste and Electronics
You cannot dispose of old electronics or hazardous chemicals in your standard Lake Mary curbside bins. Items such as televisions, laptops, paint, pool chemicals, used motor oil, fluorescent bulbs, and pesticides require careful processing to protect the local environment. Fortunately, Seminole County provides free disposal for these items at the Central Transfer Station or the local landfill. It is highly recommended that you destroy hard drives or wipe sensitive personal data from any computers before dropping them off. You can also bring up to four passenger vehicle tires to the transfer station for a small fee of one dollar each.
Missed Pickups and Holiday Schedule Changes
Experiencing a missed pickup or need to request a repair for a damaged cart? You should contact Waste Pro directly at 407-774-0800 or send an email to their customer support team. If you require special services for massive amounts of debris beyond standard bulk limits, they can provide a free estimate and collect it for an additional fee per cubic yard. While general collection continues through most of the year, major holidays can result in a one-day delay for all remaining pickups that week. Always check the official city or Waste Pro calendar to stay informed about holiday route adjustments in Lake Mary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Lake Mary?
A: Garbage is collected twice a week, and recycling and yard waste are collected once a week.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Service shifts by one day for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's 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 collection for large household items and appliances is provided on designated days but requires a phone call to schedule.
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