Port LaBelle Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Port LaBelle, Florida.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
Waste Management (Hendry County)
Phone Number
863-675-5252Facility Address
1360 Forestry Division Rd, LaBelle, FL 33935
Collection Schedule
Weekly collection of garbage, recycling, and yard waste.
Bin Colors
Green (Garbage), Blue (Recycling).
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Thanksgiving and Christmas push service back by one day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Handled on regular yard waste days; specific volume limits apply.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Port LaBelle follows Hendry County’s residential sanitation franchise rules.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Hendry County Solid Waste in Port LaBelle
Residents residing in the Port LaBelle community receive their domestic garbage collection through Hendry County’s franchised waste haulers. To ensure your household refuse is collected without a hitch, you must roll your assigned garbage cart to the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated service day. It is absolutely essential that all trash is contained within the cart with the lid completely shut to prevent Florida wildlife, like raccoons and stray dogs, from scattering debris across your lawn.
Sorting Recyclables the Right Way
Participating in Hendry County’s recycling program helps divert tons of reusable waste from local South Florida landfills. Only place approved, clean materials in your recycling cart. Acceptable items include rinsed glass jars, tin cans, flattened cardboard boxes, and rigid plastics. Never throw garden hoses, clothing, or plastic shrink wrap into this bin. You must keep all recyclables loose, as bagging them up in trash liners will cause them to be rejected entirely at the regional sorting facility.
Yard Waste Preparation and Heavy Junk
Keeping up with Port LaBelle’s tropical landscaping generates a significant amount of green waste throughout the year. Palm fronds, branches, and hedge trimmings must be cut to manageable lengths and securely bundled or placed into separate containers. If you have substantial items like a discarded mattress, an old water heater, or bulky patio furniture, you cannot simply leave them on the swale. You must contact the county’s solid waste division directly to request a customized bulk item pickup.
Severe Weather and Holiday Adjustments
During periods of extreme weather, particularly when a tropical storm or hurricane threatens the region, waste collection schedules may be temporarily suspended to keep sanitation drivers off hazardous roads. In addition, major national holidays will shift the standard pickup routing by one day, moving a Monday pickup to Tuesday, and so forth. Always remember to pull your empty waste carts back away from the street edge by the evening of your collection day to comply with community aesthetics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Port LaBelle?
A: Weekly collection of garbage, recycling, and yard waste.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Thanksgiving and Christmas push service back by one day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Green (Garbage), Blue (Recycling).
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Handled on regular yard waste days; specific volume limits apply.
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