Mims Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Mims, 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 curbside garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection.
Bin Colors
Green/Black (Garbage), Blue (Recycling).
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
No collection on Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, or New Year's Day; services shift one day later.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Handled on regular yard waste days; white goods require a call to schedule.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Being an unincorporated area, Mims follows Brevard County's sanitation franchise rules.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Brevard County Solid Waste in Mims
Residents in the unincorporated community of Mims receive their sanitation services through Brevard County's partnership with Waste Management. Regular household garbage is collected twice weekly using automated cart systems. Homeowners are instructed to roll their green-lidded carts to the curb by 6:00 a.m. on their scheduled route days. To ensure the mechanical arm can safely grasp the container, leave at least a three-foot clearance around the bin, keeping it away from mailboxes, parked vehicles, and low-hanging tree branches.
Single-Stream Recycling Directives
Brevard County operates a single-stream recycling program, making it easy for Mims households to recycle without separating materials. Your yellow-lidded cart is designated exclusively for clean items like flattened corrugated cardboard, dry newspaper, rinsed aluminum cans, and empty plastic bottles. It is imperative that you never place plastic grocery bags or styrofoam into this bin. Tanglers like plastic bags cause severe jams at the sorting facility, which can result in an entire truckload being diverted to the local landfill.
Bulk Items and Yard Debris Management
Maintaining your property generates green waste and occasional large discards. Mims residents receive weekly yard waste collection for small clippings placed inside the designated cart. For oversized yard debris and bulky household items like broken furniture or appliances, Waste Management provides alternating bi-weekly pickups. Yard waste piles should not be mixed with bulk household trash. Branches must be cut to manageable lengths and stacked neatly, avoiding placement over water meters or beneath power lines.
Holiday Schedules and Container Etiquette
Waste Management observes several major holidays, including Memorial Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If your standard collection day falls on one of these dates, your service will be delayed until your next regularly scheduled pickup day for garbage, or the next business day for recycling. Additionally, local regulations require that all empty carts be removed from the roadside by 7:00 p.m. on your collection day, helping to preserve the aesthetic appeal of the neighborhood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Mims?
A: Weekly curbside garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: No collection on Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, or New Year's Day; services shift one day later.
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; white goods require a call to schedule.
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