Trash and Recycling Collection in Jacksonville, FL

The City of Jacksonville provides municipal trash and recycling services for residents through the Solid Waste Division. This article outlines key information about collection schedules, policies, and resources for Jacksonville homeowners and renters.

Trash Collection Schedules

• Trash pickup occurs once per week on a designated day depending on your location.

• Recycling is collected every other week on the same day as your trash pickup.

• You can lookup your specific collection day by:

  • Checking the Collection Schedule Lookup and entering your address

  • Calling 630-CITY (2489)

  • Downloading the Jacksonville app and using the collection calendar

• Standard collection times are between 6am – 6pm. Trash should be curbside before 6am on your designated day.

Trash Policies

• All household waste must be bagged – loose trash will not be collected.

• Bagged trash is limited to 50 pounds per bag.

• There is no bag limit, but total household waste is restricted to 4 cubic yards per week.

• Oversized items like furniture can be placed curbside on trash day. Limit 2 cubic yards of bulky items per week.

• Yard waste must be bagged or bundled in 4ft lengths. Loose piles are not accepted.

• Hazardous waste cannot go in normal trash. View HHW drop-off options.

Recycling Policies

• Recycling is collected every other week. Check your designated day.

• The city provides recycling bins to all households upon request.

• Loose recyclables can be placed directly into bins – no need to bag.

• Do NOT put recyclables in plastic bags in the bin. This contaminates the material.

• Rinse food residue off recyclables before placing in bin.

Accepted Curbside Recyclables:

• Plastic bottles and jugs (#1-3, 5, 7 plastics)

• Glass bottles and jars

• Aluminum cans

• Steel cans

• Paper and cardboard

• Newspapers and magazines

Non-Accepted Materials:

• Plastic bags

• Food waste

• Yard waste

• Electronics

• Hazardous waste

Apartment and Condo Collection

• Some complexes have communal dumpsters while others have door-to-door pickup.

• Contact your property manager to learn the specific trash procedures.

• Recycling bins are provided to individual units upon request. Call 630-CITY (2489).

Missed Pickup

If your trash or recycling is missed on the scheduled day:

• Call 630-CITY (2489) to report

• Use the MyJax app to submit a request

• Crews will return within 24 hours

Trash and Recycling Resources

• Collection schedule lookup: Find My Trash Day

• Request bins and carts: Call 630-CITY (2489)

• Report missed collection: Call 630-CITY (2489) or use MyJax app

• Bulky item pickups: Call 630-CITY (2489) to schedule

• HHW drop-off locations: HHW Page

• Holiday collection schedules: Holiday Schedules

Following Jacksonville’s collection policies, understanding your pickup schedule, and reporting any missed pickups promptly will help keep the city clean and waste-free! Visit the Solid Waste website or call 630-CITY (2489) for additional info.