Palm Bay Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Palm Bay, Florida.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
Republic Services
Phone Number
321-989-4911Facility Address
120 Malabar Rd SE, Palm Bay, FL 32907
Collection Schedule
Twice-weekly garbage collection, weekly recycling, and weekly yard waste collection.
Bin Colors
Blue cart with Blue lid for garbage, Blue cart with Light Blue/Green lid for recycling.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Service is delayed by one day for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk waste is collected up to 4 cubic yards per week without scheduling.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Hazardous waste cannot be placed in bins and must be taken to Brevard County solid waste facilities.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Republic Services Partnership and Cart Setup
The City of Palm Bay manages its massive solid waste operation through a long-standing contract with Republic Services. Residents are provided with heavy-duty rolling carts to handle their refuse. Standard garbage is retrieved twice a week. To secure collection, you must wheel your containers to the curb edge by 6:00 a.m. on the designated mornings. Position your bins so the lid opening faces the street, and ensure there is a clear three-foot radius around the cart to accommodate the automated mechanical arms of the Republic fleet.
Single-Stream Recycling Directives
Palm Bay encourages robust participation in its weekly recycling initiative. Acceptable materials—such as flattened cardboard, rinsed glass, metal food cans, and rigid plastics—must be deposited completely loose into the designated recycling cart. The city strictly forbids the inclusion of plastic shopping bags, as these flexible films wrap around the gears at the sorting plant and cause catastrophic mechanical failures. Keep your recyclables clean and dry, and never include styrofoam, clothing, or electronic waste, as these will trigger an immediate rejection tag.
Navigating Bulk Waste Allowances
Getting rid of bulky household goods is highly convenient for Palm Bay homeowners. The city permits up to three cubic yards of bulk waste—such as dilapidated furniture, mattresses, and rolled carpets—to be placed at the curb during your regular heavy pickup day. Large household appliances, commonly known as white goods, are also accepted. However, residents are required to contact Republic Services ahead of time to schedule the extraction of any appliance, and all locking doors must be detached to comply with state safety mandates.
Clam Trucks and Vegetative Debris
Due to the dense coastal vegetation, managing yard waste is a critical component of Palm Bay's sanitation program. Grass clippings, leaves, and small twigs must be contained within personal trash cans or heavy-duty yard bags. Large tree branches and palm fronds can be neatly stacked at the curb. For massive piles up to four cubic yards, Republic Services dispatches specialized clam trucks to hoist the debris. Any pile exceeding the four-cubic-yard limit will require the homeowner to hire a private tree service or pay a premium haul-away fee.
Holiday Schedule Adjustments
Republic Services observes a very limited holiday schedule, meaning residential routes remain largely unaffected throughout the year. The only days that trigger a temporary halt in operations are Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. During these specific occurrences, all subsequent collections for the remainder of the week are shifted forward by one day. Residents should always leave their bins out if they are unsure of the revised holiday routing, as the trucks will eventually catch up on the delayed schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Palm Bay?
A: Twice-weekly garbage collection, weekly recycling, and weekly yard waste collection.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Service is delayed by one day for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Blue cart with Blue lid for garbage, Blue cart with Light Blue/Green lid for recycling.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk waste is collected up to 4 cubic yards per week without scheduling.
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