Palatka Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Palatka, Florida.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
Waste Pro (Franchised)
Phone Number
386-328-5445Facility Address
201 N 2nd St, Palatka, FL 32177
Collection Schedule
Twice-weekly garbage collection with weekly yard waste and recycling.
Bin Colors
Standard residential carts.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Major holidays move service to the following day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk items are collected weekly; white goods must be scheduled via phone.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Garbage cans must be at the curb by 7:00 AM on the day of collection.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Understanding Palatka's Garbage Collection Schedule
The City of Palatka provides reliable residential and commercial garbage collection services to help keep the community clean. For residential properties, normal household trash is picked up once a week. Because collection days vary by neighborhood, new residents should contact the Public Works Department at (386) 329-0107 to verify their specific pickup day. Commercial businesses have the option to schedule waste retrieval on a five-day (Monday through Friday) or six-day (Monday through Saturday) schedule based on their operational needs.
Proper Bin Placement & Rules
To guarantee smooth service, all residential garbage containers must be placed at the curb by 5:00 a.m. on your designated collection day. Be sure to face the container as directed on the lid and keep it clear of obstructions like mailboxes, parked cars, or overhead lines. Once collection is complete, bins must be removed from the curb by 9:00 p.m. that same evening. Please remember that household bins are exclusively for everyday trash. Never dispose of yard debris, hot ashes, flammable liquids, hazardous waste, or dead animals in your standard cart. If you are moving, leave the container at the property, as it belongs to the address.
Yard Waste and Horticultural Debris Guidelines
Palatka handles yard waste—such as grass clippings, leaves, and small branches—on the same day as your regular household garbage collection, with extra pickups available on Wednesdays as needed. When prepping your yard debris, ensure that limbs are no longer than 4 feet in length and 4 inches in diameter. If you are bagging leaves or grass clippings, you must use paper lawn bags; plastic bags are strictly prohibited. For large debris piles exceeding one cubic yard (3'x3'x3'), you will need to call Public Works to schedule a special pickup. Keep in mind that any yard waste generated by a hired contractor must be hauled away by the contractor, not left for city collection.
Scheduling Bulk Waste Pickup
For items that are too large to fit in your standard trash cart, the City of Palatka offers scheduled bulk waste collection. This service is ideal for disposing of white goods (such as old refrigerators and stoves), bulky furniture, massive tree limbs, and large piles left from tenant move-outs. To request a bulk pickup, residents must call Public Works in advance to generate a work order. White goods must be kept in a separate pile from other bulk items. A collection fee, calculated per cubic yard, will be assessed and conveniently added to your next local utility bill.
Holiday Collection Delays
The Palatka Sanitation Department works year-round but observes several major holidays. Collection is suspended on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving (and the day after), Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. If a recognized holiday falls on your regular trash day, all subsequent collections for that week will be delayed by one working day. For instance, if the holiday is on a Monday, Monday's routes will be collected on Tuesday, and Tuesday's routes will shift to Wednesday.
Assisted Backdoor Collection Services
The City of Palatka is committed to ensuring that all residents have access to dependable sanitation services. For elderly individuals, residents with disabilities, or anyone with physical limitations that make rolling a heavy cart to the curb difficult, the city provides an assisted backdoor collection program. To qualify and enroll in this service, residents can simply reach out to the Public Works office at (386) 329-0107.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Palatka?
A: Twice-weekly garbage collection with weekly yard waste and recycling.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Major holidays move service to the following day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Standard residential carts.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk items are collected weekly; white goods must be scheduled via phone.
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