South Patrick Shores Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of South Patrick Shores, Florida.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
Waste Management (Brevard County)
Phone Number
321-633-2042Facility Address
2250 Adamson Rd, Cocoa, FL 32926
Collection Schedule
Twice-weekly garbage collection with weekly recycling and yard waste.
Bin Colors
Green/Black for garbage, Blue for recycling.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
No service on Thanksgiving or Christmas; schedule moves forward one day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk items are collected on the regular yard waste day.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Sanitation is managed through Brevard County's central franchise hauler.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Brevard County Solid Waste Collection
As an unincorporated beachfront community on the barrier island, South Patrick Shores relies on Brevard County Solid Waste and its franchised partner, Waste Management, for residential refuse hauling. Standard garbage is collected twice a week. Homeowners are required to wheel their county-issued carts to the roadside by 6:00 a.m. on their assigned service days. Keep the container handle facing your house and maintain a minimum clearance of three feet from mailboxes, parked vehicles, and landscaping features so the automated truck arm can operate safely.
Yellow-Lidded Recycling Carts
Protecting the delicate coastal environment of the Space Coast requires diligent recycling efforts. South Patrick Shores utilizes a single-stream recycling format, collected once weekly. Your yellow-lidded cart is meant solely for clean, dry, and unbagged materials. You can confidently drop in cardboard boxes, newspaper, tin cans, and plastic jugs. Absolutely no plastic grocery bags, food-soiled wrappers, or styrofoam should ever enter this bin, as these items tangle the sorting machinery and severely contaminate the recovery stream.
Handling Coastal Yard Waste and Bulk Discards
Constant exposure to sea breezes means residents frequently deal with fallen palm fronds and yard clippings. Brevard County provides weekly horticultural waste collection. Small yard debris must be bagged or placed in dedicated cans, while larger branches must be cut down to lengths under four feet and neatly stacked. For oversized household discards—like broken appliances, water heaters, or old furniture—Waste Management provides specialized bulk collection days. Please separate your bulk junk from yard waste, as different trucks service these distinct piles.
Cart Placement Laws and Storm Preps
Because South Patrick Shores is highly vulnerable during hurricane season, solid waste operations will be proactively suspended whenever high-wind warnings are issued to protect the fleets. During these weather events, all carts must be securely stored inside a garage to prevent them from becoming airborne hazards. Even in calm weather, county regulations dictate that empty trash and recycling containers must be removed from the curb by 8:00 p.m. on your collection day to preserve the area's scenic coastal charm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in South Patrick Shores?
A: Twice-weekly garbage collection with weekly recycling and yard waste.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: No service on Thanksgiving or Christmas; schedule moves forward one day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Green/Black for garbage, Blue for recycling.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk items are collected on the regular yard waste day.
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