Proper waste management is crucial for maintaining a clean, healthy community. For Homestead residents, understanding the local trash pick up system ensures efficient disposal and contributes to neighborhood cleanliness and environmental sustainability.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Homestead
Starting January 8, 2024, Homestead’s Sanitation Department implemented important updates to its waste collection services. These changes impact how residents manage their garbage, recycling, and bulk waste disposal.
Residential Trash Collection
Key points for Homestead residents:
- Regular garbage pick-up days remain consistent
- All customers will be assigned a new zone
- Bulk and recycling pick-up days have been modified
Recycling Services
Homestead offers comprehensive recycling services to help residents reduce waste and support environmental conservation. Residents can:
- Request recycling cans through the FixIt! Homestead website
- Download the mobile app (available on Apple App Store and Google Play)
- Access the 2025 recycling calendar via the city’s address look-up system
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
The city provides specific guidelines for bulk waste collection:
- Bulk waste pick-up days have changed for 2024
- Residents will receive a calendar detailing collection schedules
- Recommended to keep the calendar visible (e.g., on refrigerator)
How to Find or Request Services
Residents have multiple options to manage their waste services:
- Visit the FixIt! Homestead website
- Download the mobile app
- Call Customer Service at (305) 224-4860
- Use the online address look-up system for precise pickup dates
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
While specific holiday schedules were not detailed in the provided sources, residents are advised to:
- Check the annual collection calendar
- Confirm potential schedule adjustments during holiday periods
- Contact customer service for precise holiday pickup information
Solid Waste Rules & Tips
Homestead Sanitation provides efficient waste collection with the following recommendations:
- Follow zone-specific collection guidelines
- Prepare waste according to city regulations
- Use provided containers appropriately
- Place items curbside at designated times
Customer Service Support
City of Homestead Customer Service Department
- Phone: 305-224-4800
- Fax: 305-224-4839
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Effective waste management requires active participation from residents. By understanding Homestead’s trash pick up schedule, utilizing available resources, and following guidelines, you contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable community.
Stay informed, stay connected, and help keep Homestead clean!
FAQ
What holidays are trash pickup in Dade County?Waste collection service is provided, rain or shine, except on these holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Independence Day and Christmas Day, as observed by Miami-Dade County.
Why hasn’t my garbage been picked up today?A garbage truck might skip your trash pickup for several reasons. Common reasons include improper sorting of waste, overweight or oversized containers, blocked access to the garbage due to parked vehicles or construction, hazardous materials in the garbage, or severe weather conditions.
What holidays are garbage pickup in Spokane?The City of Spokane observes the six major holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If your collection day falls on a holiday or after a holiday within the same week, your refuse cart will be collected one day late.
Are you supposed to tip your trash pickup?But in the United States most garbage collectors get paid well above the minimum wage, so no tip is expected.
https://www.homesteadfl.gov/463/Solid-Waste-Schedule
Click here to see your 2025 garbage, recycle, and bulk waste pick-up calendar through the NEW address look-up system.
https://www.homesteadfl.gov/502/Solid-Waste-Pickup-Dates
You can find your scheduled collection dates for garbage, recyclables, and bulk waste in a calendar that will be mailed to you before the end of the year.