Springfield Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Springfield, Florida.
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Springfield Sanitation Department
Phone Number
850-872-7570Facility Address
3529 E 3rd St, Springfield, FL 32401
Collection Schedule
The city provides weekly garbage and yard waste collection.
Bin Colors
Standard city-issued carts.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Holidays usually result in service being delayed by one day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Clam truck services for large items are available on a scheduled basis.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Residents are encouraged to utilize city drop-off sites for recycling, as curbside recycling is limited.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
City of Springfield Sanitation Regulations
Within the city limits of Springfield, household waste disposal is orchestrated by the local government through exclusive contracts with private haulers like Mr. Trash II and Waste Pro. Every residential property is provided with a standard 96-gallon cart to handle everyday garbage. The city enforces strict timelines for collection; your cart must be positioned curbside either the night before your scheduled day or no later than 7:00 a.m. on the morning of pickup. If you fail to meet this cutoff, the rapid collection crews will not turn their trucks around to grab a late bin.
Adding Extra Capacity to Your Household
A single 96-gallon cart is generally sufficient for most families, but larger households may find themselves overflowing. Springfield city ordinances explicitly forbid placing loose trash bags outside of your designated container. If you generate more refuse than your current cart can hold, you must contact Springfield City Hall to request an additional 96-gallon cart. This extra capacity is easily added to your profile for an additional fee of $10.00 per month on your utility bill. Carts should always be stored at the rear of your house on non-collection days to preserve neighborhood aesthetics.
Yard Trimmings and Brush Allowances
Managing tree growth and lawn maintenance is a frequent chore in Bay County. In Springfield, brush and yard trimmings are conveniently collected on the exact same day as your regular household garbage. However, organic debris must never be mixed inside your 96-gallon trash cart. You must stack branches and limbs neatly adjacent to your property line. To ensure the crews can manually load the debris, limbs must be cut to four feet or shorter, and no single piece can exceed six inches in diameter. Property owners are responsible for hauling away massive tree trunks and commercial landscaping waste.
Scheduling Special Furniture Pickups
Standard garbage routes are strictly meant for bagged household refuse. When you need to throw away oversized items that cannot fit inside the cart—such as dilapidated furniture, mattresses, televisions, or old bedding—you cannot abandon them by the street. Springfield residents must directly contact their contracted hauler, such as Mr. Trash II at 850-249-3382, to make arrangements for a special bulk pickup. There is an additional monetary charge for this specialized service, which is payable directly to the hauling company at the time the items are removed from your property.
Hazardous Materials and Holiday Schedules
The sanitation crews operate dependably but observe four major holidays: Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. If your pickup lands on one of these dates, service shifts to the following day, cascading the rest of the week forward. Furthermore, hazardous materials are strictly banned from your cart. Haulers will absolutely not collect liquid paint, motor oil, vehicle batteries, or tires. If you have leftover latex paint, you must completely dry it out using cat litter or sand, remove the lid entirely, and set it next to the curb on your normal garbage day for safe collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Springfield?
A: The city provides weekly garbage and yard waste collection.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Holidays usually result in service being delayed by one day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Standard city-issued carts.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Clam truck services for large items are available on a scheduled basis.
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