Naples Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Naples, Florida.
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City of Naples Solid Waste
Phone Number
239-213-4700Facility Address
735 8th St S, Naples, FL 34102
Collection Schedule
The city internally manages twice-a-week garbage collection and once-a-week recycling and yard waste collection.
Bin Colors
Green for garbage, Blue for recycling.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and July 4th are observed; collection shifts by one day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Residents can schedule bulk and white goods pickup by calling the Solid Waste division in advance.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
The City has strict regulations against placing trash out too early to prevent wildlife interference, particularly with bears in some nearby regions.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Collier County Solid Waste Timelines in the Naples Area
Residential sanitation management for the greater Naples community is coordinated through the comprehensive framework of Collier County Public Utilities. Homeowners utilize standardized rolling carts featuring green lids for general household garbage and yellow lids for recyclable goods. Curbside placement rules dictate that carts must be deployed to the street edge no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the evening prior to service, and no later than 6:00 a.m. on the actual collection morning. To maintain clean roads and clear thoroughfares, all emptied containers must be pulled back inside property lines by 6:00 a.m. the day following collection.
Yard Debris Standards and Paper Bag Constraints
The subtropical landscape of Naples requires consistent property maintenance, which in turn demands adherence to strict vegetative waste rules. Fallen leaves, loose grass clippings, and small trimmings must be packed exclusively into heavy-duty paper yard waste bags or personal 45-gallon containers. Plastic bags are completely banned for yard waste and will be left at the curb. Thicker tree branches and palm fronds must be chopped into lengths under four feet, kept under four inches in diameter, and bound securely with durable twine into bundles weighing less than 50 pounds.
Recycle Right with Yellow-Lidded Containers
Preserving the delicate coastal ecosystem of Southwest Florida hinges on proper sorting habits at home. The yellow-lidded recycling carts are designated strictly for clean and dry items, such as plastic jars and tubs, glass bottles, metal food cans, and corrugated cardboard boxes. Residents must ensure all residual food particles and liquids are thoroughly rinsed out before disposal. Never bag your recyclables in plastic merchandise sacks; keeping items completely loose inside the container prevents sorting line breakdowns at the regional recycling facility.
Oversized Bulk Management and Advanced Scheduling
Discarding heavy household objects like obsolete bicycles or broken furniture can be done by placing them at the curb on your regularly scheduled recycling day, provided individual items do not exceed four feet in length or 50 pounds in weight. For specialty bulk items—including large white-good appliances, televisions, and computer monitors—residents must call customer support at 239-252-2380 at least 48 hours in advance to schedule a flatbed. Note that refrigerator doors must be removed for child safety, and residential limits restrict tire disposal to four per month.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Naples?
A: The city internally manages twice-a-week garbage collection and once-a-week recycling and yard waste collection.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and July 4th are observed; collection shifts by one 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: Residents can schedule bulk and white goods pickup by calling the Solid Waste division in advance.
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