Nocatee Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Nocatee, Florida.
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St. Johns County Solid Waste (Republic/FCC)
Phone Number
904-827-6980Facility Address
2750 Industry Center Rd, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Collection Schedule
County-franchised haulers collect garbage, recycling, and yard waste once a week.
Bin Colors
Green for garbage, Blue or Green with a yellow lid for recycling.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
No collection on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day; schedules shift by one day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk collection limits allow up to 3 cubic yards per pickup on designated yard waste days.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
As an unincorporated area, all solid waste management is coordinated through the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
St. Johns County Waste Services for Nocatee
As a premier master-planned community, Nocatee relies on the St. Johns County Solid Waste division and its designated franchise haulers for residential refuse management. Standard garbage collection happens once a week for single-family homes. To ensure a flawless pickup without disrupting the neighborhood's aesthetic, you must place your county-approved container at the curb no later than 6:00 AM on your assigned service day. All everyday household trash must be tied securely in heavy plastic bags before being placed inside the cart. This essential practice prevents loose litter from escaping during the dumping process and keeps the streets looking flawless while deterring coastal pests.
Mastering the Single-Stream Recycling Rules
St. Johns County employs a highly efficient single-stream recycling system for Nocatee addresses. Your designated recycling cart should only contain clean, loose items such as flattened cardboard boxes, mixed office paper, aluminum beverage cans, and rigid plastic jugs. A critical rule to remember is that plastic grocery sacks are strictly prohibited in the recycling cart. These flexible films will instantly jam the sorting screens at the processing plant. If you place prohibited materials like styrofoam, shattered glass panes, or greasy food wrappers in the cart, your bin will likely be tagged by the driver and left uncollected.
Handling Yard Clippings in a Master-Planned Community
Pristine landscaping is a hallmark of the Nocatee lifestyle, producing a continuous stream of yard waste. Vegetative debris is collected curbside once a week. Grass clippings, fallen leaves, and small branches should be put in standard 32-gallon trash cans or heavy-duty paper lawn bags. Larger branches must be cleanly cut to four feet in length or less and tightly bundled with twine. Make sure no single container or bundle weighs over 50 pounds. Adhering to these strict size and weight limits ensures the safety of the collection crews who manually lift these items.
Disposing of Large Household Items
For items that easily exceed the capacity of your regular garbage bin, such as a discarded mattress, broken patio furniture, or a defunct washing machine, you will need to arrange for a bulk pickup. Depending on your specific neighborhood's franchised hauler, you may need to call their local customer service line to schedule a special bulk collection day. Keep in mind that hazardous materials like wet paint, automotive fluids, and contractor-generated construction debris are completely ineligible for standard bulk collection and require specialized disposal.
Curb Placement and Neighborhood Aesthetics
The mechanical arms used by modern sanitation trucks require specific spacing to function safely and avoid property damage. Nocatee residents must leave a three-foot gap around all garbage and recycling carts. Ensure the bins are completely clear of parked cars, community mailboxes, and decorative streetlamps. The cart's lid opening should point directly toward the street. Following collection, both local HOA regulations and county rules require you to pull the empty carts away from the curb and store them out of public view by the end of the evening.
Severe Weather and Holiday Schedule Disruptions
Sanitation operations are occasionally modified due to recognized holidays or extreme weather events. St. Johns County typically pauses all garbage collection on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If your normal service day falls on one of these holidays, pickups for the remainder of the week will shift forward by exactly one day. During hurricane season, if a severe tropical storm approaches the Florida coast, all services will be temporarily suspended to keep high-profile vehicles off the hazardous roads, and residents will be urged to secure their carts indoors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Nocatee?
A: County-franchised haulers collect garbage, recycling, and yard waste once a week.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: No collection on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day; schedules shift by one day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Green for garbage, Blue or Green with a yellow lid for recycling.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk collection limits allow up to 3 cubic yards per pickup on designated yard waste days.
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