Palm Valley Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Palm Valley, Florida.
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St. Johns County Solid Waste
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
Curbside Routines for St. Johns County Residential Garbage
Property owners residing in the unincorporated coastal enclave of Palm Valley fall under the service umbrella of the St. Johns County Solid Waste Division. To maintain community cleanliness and prevent neighborhood disruptions, household refuse must be completely secured within durable plastic garbage bags or standard residential trash cans. Bins must be rolled out to the curb edge no later than 6:00 a.m. on your designated route morning. County regulations stipulate that individual containers or bags must not exceed a maximum weight threshold of 50 pounds, and any waste intentionally left on vacant neighboring lots will be ignored by collection crews.
Rules for Sorting and Processing Local Recyclables
Environmental stewardship across Palm Valley requires active and precise participation in local recycling efforts. Curbside sorting guidelines require all permitted materials—such as narrow-neck plastic jugs, aluminum beverage tins, clean paper goods, and broken-down corrugated boxes—to remain completely loose within your recycling receptacle. Never enclose these items inside plastic grocery sacks or flexible wrapping film, as these materials aggressively tangle sorting machinery. For oversized corrugated moving boxes, residents are advised to flatten them completely and transport them directly to nearby regional drop-off hubs like the Tillman Ridge or Stratton Road Transfer Stations.
Disposing of Household Bulky Items and Major Appliances
When dealing with heavy interior upgrades, clearing out oversized furniture does not require a complex scheduling process. Palm Valley residents can place standard bulky waste items—including mattresses, box springs, old sectionals, couches, and wooden bed frames—directly on the curbside right next to their regular household trash bins on scheduled pickup days. However, major household appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, and water heaters are governed by separate safety protocols. Homeowners must contact the Solid Waste Division office ahead of time to formally request a specialized appliance collection vehicle.
Holiday Operational Changes and Drop-Off Facility Operations
The annual collection calendar features slight route variations tied directly to major national holidays. Curbside garbage, recycling, and yard waste operations are entirely suspended on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. If your standard collection day coincides with one of these events, your service window automatically slides forward by exactly one business day for the remainder of that week. Additionally, local transfer stations maintain operating hours from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, providing a secure alternative for residents who wish to drop off obsolete electronics or residential debris independently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Palm Valley?
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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