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Effective waste management is crucial for maintaining a clean, healthy community, and the City of Leesburg provides comprehensive trash pick up services to ensure residents have reliable and efficient solid waste collection. Understanding the local trash pick up schedule and guidelines helps residents contribute to a cleaner environment while keeping their neighborhoods pristine.
Trash Pick Up Schedule in Leesburg
The City of Leesburg’s Solid Waste Division, part of the Public Works Department, offers detailed trash collection services for residential and commercial customers. The city provides 90-gallon containers for household and small yard waste, with curbside collections occurring twice weekly.
Residential Trash Collection
Residential trash pick up is strategically organized based on location:
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North of Main Street & Specific Subdivisions:
- Collection Days: Mondays and Thursdays
- Includes areas like Windsong Subdivision, Lake Denham Estates, Seasons at Spring Creek, Eagle Tail, Fox Point, and Liberty Preserve
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South of Main Street & Waters Edge:
- Collection Days: Tuesdays and Fridays
Trash Container Guidelines
- Place 90-gallon containers within 2 feet of the curb
- Handle should face away from the curb
- Maintain 4 feet from obstructions like vehicles or mailboxes
- Place container at curb between 7:00 PM (night before) and 6:30 AM on collection day
- Remove empty container by dusk on collection day
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
Bulk item collection follows a specific schedule:
- North of Main Street & Specific Subdivisions: Mondays
- South of Main Street & Waters Edge: Tuesdays
Bulk items include furniture, appliances, and electronics. Note that a fee may be charged in some bulk collection cases.
Yard Waste Services
Yard waste pick up is scheduled as follows:
- North of Main Street & Specific Subdivisions: Thursdays
- South of Main Street & Waters Edge: Fridays
Important: Bagged leaves or debris will be picked up on the first scheduled pick-up day of the week.
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
The city maintains consistent dumpster services during holidays. However, if a holiday falls on specific days, the schedule adjusts:
- Monday holiday: Move from Monday to Thursday
- Tuesday holiday: Move from Tuesday to Friday
- Thursday holiday: Move from Thursday to Monday
- Friday holiday: Move from Friday to Tuesday
How to Request Services
For additional assistance or scheduling:
- Contact Solid Waste Division: (352) 435-9442
- For bulk items and large yard waste: Call (352) 728-9878 (weekdays, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Important Notes
- The city cannot remove hazardous waste
- For hazardous waste disposal, contact Lake County Department of Environmental Services at (352) 343-3776
The City of Leesburg provides comprehensive trash pick up services designed to keep the community clean, efficient, and environmentally responsible. By following the guidelines and understanding the collection schedule, residents can contribute to a well-maintained urban environment.
FAQ
What are the holidays for garbage collection in Lee County?Holiday Schedule
If the holiday falls on or prior to your regular collection day, pick-up will be delayed by one day through the end of that week. Holidays Observed: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Why was trash not 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 is the phone number for Leesburg garbage pickup today?** Help us efficiently schedule the pickup of your bulk items and large yard waste piles by contacting the Solid Waste Division office at (352) 728-9878 between 6:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. ** For more information, call (352) 435-9442.
What holidays is waste Pro closed?
- Holidays Observed in 2021.
- New Year’s Day – January 1st. Memorial Day – May 31st.
- *Independence Day – July 4th (Sunday)
- Labor Day – September 6th. …
- On these days: If you receive twice a week garbage pick-up, your service will be skipped. …
- *Service will run as normally scheduled Monday – Saturday.
https://www.leesburgflorida.gov/services/garbage/schedule.php
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