Micco Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Micco, Florida.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
Waste Management (Brevard County)
Phone Number
321-633-2042Facility Address
2250 Adamson Rd, Cocoa, FL 32926
Collection Schedule
Weekly garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection.
Bin Colors
Green/Black (Garbage), Blue (Recycling).
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Major holidays move the schedule forward by one day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Handled on regular yard waste days; limited to residential volumes.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Sanitation services are managed through the county's central residential franchise.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Sanitation Logistics in South Brevard
For residents in the tranquil waterfront community of Micco, residential waste collection is orchestrated by the Brevard County Solid Waste Management Department and fulfilled by franchised haulers. Your household is assigned a heavy-duty rollout cart designed to handle weekly domestic refuse. To guarantee the trucks do not pass your home by, the garbage cart must be positioned at the curb prior to the 6:00 a.m. deadline on your designated collection morning. Local authorities heavily advise tying all loose trash inside durable garbage bags before placing them in the cart to prevent seagulls, raccoons, and coastal winds from scattering debris across your neighborhood.
Clearance Rules for Robotic Collection
The waste removal fleet servicing Micco utilizes sophisticated mechanical arms to lift and empty the massive carts. This automated process requires homeowners to be highly mindful of where they park their bins. You must establish a 36-inch physical buffer around the entire receptacle. Keep the bin well separated from fire hydrants, decorative mailboxes, utility poles, and your own parked vehicles. Additionally, the cart’s lid must be oriented to open toward the street, with the wheels resting flat against the curb edge. Obstructions or incorrect placement will result in a skipped pickup.
Space Coast Single-Stream Recycling
Brevard County embraces a single-stream recycling model, simplifying the process for Micco households. Your recycling cart is serviced on a once-a-week schedule. Acceptable items include clean cardboard boxes, unsoiled paper, rinsed aluminum cans, and empty plastic containers. The most critical restriction to remember is the absolute prohibition of plastic grocery bags. Flexible plastic films wrap around the gears at the sorting facility, causing dangerous and costly mechanical jams. Bins containing these bags, styrofoam, or yard waste will be tagged for contamination and left at the curb.
Managing Coastal Foliage and Yard Debris
The lush environment of South Brevard demands frequent landscaping, and the county accommodates this with weekly vegetative waste pickups. Grass clippings, leaves, and small twigs must be contained within reusable trash cans or paper yard bags. For heavier foliage, such as oak branches or palm fronds, you must cut the limbs down to four feet or less in length. These pieces should be stacked neatly or bundled with string, keeping the weight under 50 pounds per bundle. Commercial tree removal services must haul away their own debris; county crews will ignore commercial contractor piles.
Disposal of Bulky Goods and Hazardous Materials
Standard automated carts cannot hold large household furnishings like discarded mattresses, couches, or outdated televisions. Micco residents can leave a small amount of bulky furniture at the curb on their regular service days, but massive clear-outs or large appliances (white goods) require calling the hauler ahead of time to schedule a specialty flatbed pickup. Furthermore, toxic chemicals, such as old boat paint, pool chlorine, and used motor oil, must never be thrown in the trash. These items should be driven to a Brevard County Household Hazardous Waste drop-off center for safe processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Micco?
A: Weekly garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Major holidays move the schedule forward by one day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Green/Black (Garbage), Blue (Recycling).
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Handled on regular yard waste days; limited to residential volumes.
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