Trash and Recycling Collection Schedules in Collier County, Florida

Collier County provides trash and recycling collection services for residents across the county. This article provides an overview of Collier County’s trash and recycling schedules, guidelines, and other key information for residents.

Curbside Collection Schedules

• Collier County provides twice-weekly curbside trash collection for household waste. Collection days are determined by your address – use the Collection Map Lookup to find your scheduled collection days.

• Recycling is collected once per week on your designated recycling day.

• Yard waste is also collected weekly on your recycling day.

• Bulky items like furniture and appliances are collected weekly on your recycling day – you must call 48 hours in advance to schedule bulky item pickup.

Trash Cart Guidelines

• Trash and recycling carts should be placed curbside no earlier than 6pm the evening before your collection day and removed by 6am the day after. Carts must be 3 feet apart from each other.

• Each home is provided one trash cart and two recycling carts. Additional carts can be requested or purchased by calling 239-252-2380.

• Damaged or missing carts will be replaced free of charge by the county. Carts damaged due to negligence may incur a replacement fee.

• Homeowners are responsible for cleaning trash and recycling carts. Dirty carts will not be exchanged.

• All trash must fit inside the cart with the lid fully closed. Up to 10 additional trash bags can be placed next to the cart on collection day.

Recycling Guidelines

Collier County recycling carts accept the following clean and dry materials:

• Plastic bottles, jars, jugs and tubs

• Glass bottles and jars

• Metal cans

• Paper, cardboard and cartons

Do NOT place plastic bags, food waste or non-recyclable materials in your recycling cart. Recyclables should be loose in the cart, not bagged.

Yard Waste Collection

Yard waste must be prepared according to these guidelines for weekly collection:

• Bundled – Bundles must be less than 4 feet long and 50 pounds. Branches cannot exceed 4 inches diameter. Secure bundles with twine.

• Bagged – Use paper yard waste bags or paper grocery bags. Do not use plastic bags.

• Containerized – Use personal containers less than 50 pounds. Yard waste cannot extend more than 12 inches over the rim.

Christmas trees are collected as yard waste – remove all decorations and tinsel.

Bulky Item Collection

Bulky items include furniture, mattresses, appliances, and other large items. To schedule bulky item collection:

• Call 239-252-2380 at least 48 hours before your pickup day
• Place items curbside on your recycling day

Specific bulky items have additional guidelines:

• Appliances – Doors must be removed and contents emptied.

• Electronics – No special preparation needed.

• Tires – Limit 4 standard vehicle tires per month.

• Vehicle batteries – Limit 2 batteries per month.

Holiday Collection Schedule

Trash and recycling collection are suspended on these holidays:

• Fourth of July
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

Service resumes on the next scheduled collection day after a holiday.

Hazardous Waste Disposal

Household hazardous waste like chemicals, batteries, gasoline, and paint must be disposed of properly. Do NOT place hazardous items in trash or recycling carts. Instead, bring these materials to a Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Center.

Drop-Off Recycling Centers

In addition to curbside pickup, Collier County has 5 drop-off recycling centers open Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-4:30pm. Centers are closed on county holidays. Materials accepted include:

• Paper and cardboard
• Plastic bottles, containers and bags
• Glass bottles and jars
• Aluminum and steel cans
• Rechargeable batteries
• Used motor oil and filters
• Scrap metal
• Clothing and textiles

Some locations also accept electronics, tires, appliances and other specialty items. Call 239-252-2380 for details on accepted materials.

Stay Informed

For additional information on trash and recycling programs in Collier County, visit the Solid Waste Division website or call 239-252-2380. You can also view the residential Waste Disposal and Recycling Guide. Sign up for email and text alerts through the county’s Notify Me system to receive updates on service changes, events and more.