Longboat Key Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Longboat Key, Florida.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
Waste Management
Phone Number
941-753-7591Facility Address
501 Bay Isles Rd, Longboat Key, FL 34228
Collection Schedule
Garbage is collected twice weekly; recycling and yard waste once weekly.
Bin Colors
Green (Garbage), Blue (Recycling).
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Service is typically uninterrupted except for Christmas Day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk collection is available on a scheduled basis; residents should call to request.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
The Town has strict 'house-side' collection rules for most single-family residences to minimize bin visibility.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Longboat Key Household Sanitation Protocols
Keeping the pristine beaches of Longboat Key beautiful requires strict adherence to local waste guidelines. The town contracts with Waste Management to provide comprehensive curbside collection. Regular household garbage is picked up twice a week, consistently on Mondays and Thursdays. All refuse must be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. Residents are issued green rollout carts, and any extra waste placed in plastic bags beside the bin must not exceed forty pounds per bag. To prevent interference with the automated trucks, containers must be positioned with adequate clearance from mailboxes and parked vehicles.
Wednesday Single-Stream Recycling Guidelines
The town operates a simplified single-stream recycling program, with collections occurring strictly on Wednesdays. Homeowners are provided a blue cart designed for all acceptable materials, including flattened corrugated cardboard, aluminum cans, steel food tins, and glass bottles. It is imperative that you do not place your recyclables inside plastic grocery sacks. Plastic film tangles the machinery at the regional sorting facility, which can cause severe operational delays and lead to entire batches of recoverable materials being rejected and sent to the local landfill.
Processing Yard Debris and Electronic Scrap
Maintaining the island's lush tropical landscaping generates a significant amount of yard trimmings. Green waste is collected concurrently with recycling on Wednesdays. As of recent town updates, residents must containerize yard waste in reusable bins, tied bundles under four feet long, or compostable kraft paper bags. For electronic waste like old televisions or computers, Longboat Key does not provide curbside pickup. Instead, residents can dispose of e-scrap for free at special collection centers located at the Manatee or Sarasota County landfills on the third Saturday of each month.
Bulk Item Pickups and Holiday Adjustments
If you are upgrading your condo furniture or disposing of large appliances, do not leave these bulky items abandoned on the swale. You must coordinate directly with Waste Management to schedule a specialized special pickup, which may incur an extra disposal fee. Furthermore, the standard collection calendar is subject to change during major holidays such as Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, and Labor Day. During these recognized closures, all subsequent pickup days for the week are typically pushed back by one calendar day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Longboat Key?
A: Garbage is collected twice weekly; recycling and yard waste once weekly.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Service is typically uninterrupted except for Christmas Day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Green (Garbage), Blue (Recycling).
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk collection is available on a scheduled basis; residents should call to request.
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