St. Augustine Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of St. Augustine, Florida.
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City of St. Augustine Solid Waste Division
Phone Number
904-825-1049Facility Address
601 Riberia St, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Collection Schedule
The city provides garbage collection twice a week, and recycling and yard waste collection once a week.
Bin Colors
Blue or Green for recycling, standard city-issued carts for garbage.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
No collection on Thanksgiving or Christmas; schedules shift to the next regular pickup day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk collection is available on specific days and often requires scheduling for large items.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Special rules apply to the Historic District to maintain its aesthetic and historical character.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
City of St. Augustine Garbage Cart Guidelines
Residents living within the municipal limits of St. Augustine receive direct sanitation services from the city's Solid Waste Department. Each single-family home is provided with one 65-gallon brown cart specifically meant for bagged household garbage and wet waste. Your designated trash collection day depends on your location. For instance, neighborhoods north of King Street are serviced on Mondays, while those to the south and on Anastasia Island are collected on Tuesdays. Carts should be rolled to the edge of the street between 7:00 PM the night before and 7:00 AM on the day of your pickup, and they must be brought back onto your property by 7:00 PM that evening.
Processing Your Recyclables Correctly
St. Augustine promotes a convenient single-stream recycling program, meaning you do not have to separate your materials into different bins before collection. The city provides a distinct 65-gallon green cart for all approved recyclables. You can safely toss in flattened cardboard boxes, aluminum and tin cans, plastic bottles, and paper products. To prevent contamination, residents are asked to thoroughly rinse out all food and beverage containers before tossing them in. Remember that plastic grocery wrappers, styrofoam food trays, and tangling garden hoses are strictly prohibited and will cause the crew to bypass your bin entirely.
Wednesday Yard Debris Collection
Maintaining a beautiful coastal landscape means you will frequently have yard waste to discard. The city designates every Wednesday as a universal yard debris collection day for all residential neighborhoods. Small, loose materials like grass clippings, pine cones, and fallen leaves must be securely bagged or placed in personal containers not exceeding 32 gallons or 50 pounds in weight. Tree limbs and brush can be stacked neatly at the curb, as long as the total volume is under four cubic yards and the branches are appropriately sized for the collection equipment.
Bulk Waste and Oversized Debris
If you need to get rid of a heavy couch, an old mattress, or a large sectional piece, the Solid Waste Department allows residents to place bulky items right next to their standard garbage cart on their normal household trash day. The crew will collect these large goods along with your regular waste. However, there are strict limits regarding massive yard debris. If you generate more than four yards of tree stumps or logs thicker than two inches in diameter, you will be subject to a special removal fee, and any waste generated by a hired landscaping contractor must be hauled away by the company itself.
Approved Drop-Off Locations and Timing
Sometimes you generate extra waste that simply cannot wait for your assigned pickup day. The City of St. Augustine offers several free drop-off locations for residents to responsibly discard excess household refuse and recyclables. You can bring materials to the Solid Waste Department facility situated at the end of Riberia Street, or utilize the localized drop zones near the Las Palmas condos and the RB Hunt Elementary School soccer field. For hazardous chemicals, obsolete electronics, or massive loads of construction debris, residents must utilize the St. Johns County Transfer Stations on Tillman Ridge or Stratton Road.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in St. Augustine?
A: The city provides garbage collection twice a week, and recycling and yard waste collection once a week.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: No collection on Thanksgiving or Christmas; schedules shift to the next regular pickup day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Blue or Green for recycling, standard city-issued carts for garbage.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk collection is available on specific days and often requires scheduling for large items.
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