New Smyrna Beach Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
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Waste Pro
Phone Number
386-424-2200Facility Address
210 Sams Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
Collection Schedule
Waste Pro provides twice-weekly garbage pickup, alongside weekly recycling and yard waste collection.
Bin Colors
Green or Black for garbage, Blue for recycling.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day delay service by one day for the remainder of the week.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk items and white goods are collected on a designated day; residents must call Waste Pro in advance to schedule.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Yard waste must be bundled, tied, or placed in a container not exceeding 4 feet in length or 50 lbs.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Mainland and Barrier Island Refuse Schedules
The City of New Smyrna Beach Solid Waste Department coordinates domestic garbage pickup for both mainland neighborhoods and coastal barrier island properties. Residential refuse is collected twice weekly using city-issued rolling carts. To guarantee your bins are emptied, they must be deployed to the street edge before 6:00 a.m. on the designated collection morning. The mechanical trucks require a completely unobstructed path, so residents must maintain a strict three-foot buffer between their garbage carts and obstacles like parked vehicles, mailboxes, or utility poles.
Coastal Recycling Initiatives and Material Rules
Protecting the local marine ecosystem is a top priority in New Smyrna Beach. The city operates a weekly single-stream recycling program to divert waste from local landfills. You may toss clean corrugated cardboard, office paper, aluminum cans, and rigid plastic bottles directly into your designated recycling bin. A critical coastal rule is the absolute prohibition of plastic grocery bags, which not only jam sorting facility machinery but also pose a severe threat to local sea life if they blow away. Recyclables must be kept loose at all times.
Scheduling Removals for Heavy Coastal Furniture
When replacing patio furniture or upgrading outdated kitchen appliances, standard collection trucks are not equipped to handle the load. New Smyrna Beach homeowners can request specialized bulk waste pickups by contacting the Solid Waste Department directly. Large items must be staged carefully on the swale without blocking pedestrian sidewalks or street drainage gutters. Hazardous materials, wet paint, and heavy construction debris like roofing tiles are strictly barred from these municipal bulk sweeps and require private disposal.
Processing Palm Fronds and Tropical Foliage
The salty, tropical environment fosters unique landscaping needs. Vegetative debris is collected once a week across New Smyrna Beach. Loose items such as grass clippings, pine needles, and leaves must be securely bagged or placed inside a standard 32-gallon trash container. Severed tree branches and heavy palm fronds must be sawn into pieces measuring four feet or less and tied neatly. To prevent injury to the municipal sanitation crews who load this debris by hand, no individual bag or bundle may exceed a maximum weight of 50 pounds.
Hurricane Preparations and Cart Replacements
Living directly on the Atlantic coast requires severe weather awareness. During active hurricane warnings, the city will suspend all curbside refuse operations, and residents are legally required to pull all carts indoors to prevent them from becoming dangerous airborne projectiles. Under normal, sunny conditions, if your city-issued cart is stolen or sustains damage like a cracked lid, you can submit a maintenance request through the municipal website to have it repaired or replaced at no additional cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in New Smyrna Beach?
A: Waste Pro provides twice-weekly garbage pickup, alongside weekly recycling and yard waste collection.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day delay service by one day for the remainder of the week.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Green or Black for garbage, Blue for recycling.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk items and white goods are collected on a designated day; residents must call Waste Pro in advance to schedule.
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