Myrtle Grove Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Myrtle Grove, Florida.
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Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA)
Phone Number
850-476-0480Facility Address
9255 Sturdevant St, Pensacola, FL 32514
Collection Schedule
ECUA provides automated weekly curbside garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection.
Bin Colors
Green or Black for garbage, Blue or Tan for recycling.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Collections shift by one day during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk and large item pickup can be scheduled via ECUA's customer service portal without an extra fee.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
As an unincorporated CDP, Myrtle Grove relies entirely on ECUA for regional sanitation services.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
ECUA Garbage Collection Guidelines
In the unincorporated Escambia County community of Myrtle Grove, residential solid waste collection is efficiently managed by the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA). Eligible residents are provided with heavy-duty green or blue wheeled containers specifically designed for household garbage. To ensure seamless automated pickup by the specialized trucks, your ECUA cart must be placed flat at the edge of the street by 6:00 AM on your scheduled collection morning. Homeowners must leave at least three feet of physical clearance entirely around the bin, keeping it far away from mailboxes, parked vehicles, and low-hanging utility poles so the mechanical arm can safely grasp and empty it.
Curbside Recycling Procedures
ECUA proudly offers a comprehensive, voluntary recycling program designed to keep Escambia County green and clean. Your separate, distinct recycling bin is picked up once a week, generally on the exact same day as your regular trash route. Clean, unbagged materials such as flattened cardboard, dry office paper, aluminum beverage cans, and plastic jugs are heavily encouraged. However, it is absolutely vital to keep all plastic grocery bags, garden hoses, Styrofoam, and food waste completely out of the recycling cart. Heavily contaminated recycling bins will be left on the curb unserviced, and repeat offenders may have their recycling privileges permanently revoked by the utility authority.
Dealing With Bulky Items and Yard Trash
Florida properties generate plenty of seasonal yard waste and the occasional bulk trash item. ECUA conveniently collects bagged leaves, loose pine needles, and properly bundled limbs on your regular weekly pickup day. Remember that tree branches must not exceed six feet in total length, nor can they weigh more than 50 pounds per bundle. For large discarding tasks involving old furniture, mattresses, or broken appliances, ECUA allows residents to schedule a free bulk waste pickup. Simply call their main customer service line at 850-476-0480 a few days in advance to arrange the specialized removal, ensuring these massive items are diverted safely.
Neighborhood Cleanups and Convenience Centers
Escambia County frequently organizes free Neighborhood Cleanup events right in the Myrtle Grove area, allowing residents to drag out excessive yard debris, up to ten passenger tires, and massive piles of household junk directly to the curb for a community-wide sweep. Outside of these scheduled events, locals have the option to transport their household hazardous waste—like wet paint, pool chemicals, and old televisions—directly to the Perdido Landfill situated on Beulah Road. The county strictly forbids dumping any toxic or combustible materials into standard ECUA curbside carts, as doing so poses a severe, immediate fire hazard inside the pressurized collection trucks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Myrtle Grove?
A: ECUA provides automated weekly curbside garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Collections shift by one day during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Green or Black for garbage, Blue or Tan for recycling.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk and large item pickup can be scheduled via ECUA's customer service portal without an extra fee.
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