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Keeping our community clean and environmentally responsible starts with efficient waste management. The City of Tavares Solid Waste Division provides residents with comprehensive trash pick up services designed to meet the diverse needs of our community while maintaining cleanliness and sustainability.
Trash Pick Up Schedule in Tavares
The Solid Waste Division serves over 7,200 residential municipal solid waste (MSW) accounts with a robust collection system. Collection services begin promptly at 7:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, ensuring timely and reliable waste removal for residents.
Residential Trash Collection
Tavares offers a convenient twice-weekly collection for household garbage and compost materials using blue carts. Key guidelines for residents include:
- Place blue carts on the curb with handles facing your home
- Avoid placing carts within 4 feet of other objects like mailboxes
- Additional household garbage outside the cart may incur extra charges
Collection Areas and Specifics
Different neighborhoods have specific collection schedules:
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Royal Harbor:
- Garbage pick-up: Tuesday and Friday
- Recycling: Friday
- Bulk Waste: Tuesday
- Yard Waste: Friday
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Other Areas (Dora Canal Court, Mobile Home Parks):
- Garbage pick-up: Typically Tuesday
- Bulk Waste: Tuesday
- Yard Waste: Friday
Recycling Services
Recycling, bulk items, and tree limbs are collected once per week. The city offers:
- 4 FREE bulk item pickups per fiscal year
- Bulk item collection up to 2 cubic yards
- Separate collection for tree limbs on Thursday or Friday
- Green recycling carts for easy sorting
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
Residents can dispose of furniture, appliances, and metal items through the bulk collection service:
- 4 free pickups annually (October 1 – September 30)
- Maximum 2 cubic yards per pickup
- Collected on Monday or Tuesday based on address
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
Tree limbs and aquatic foliage collection guidelines:
- Collected separately on Thursday or Friday
- Limit of 2 cubic yards per week
- Avoid placing debris under trees or near utility lines
- Additional charges for excess materials
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
The city observes several holidays with modified trash pick-up schedules, including:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Presidents’ Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
During these holidays, trash will be collected on the next regularly scheduled pick-up day.
How to Find or Request Services
Contact Information:
- Solid Waste Division: 352-742-6400
- Solid Waste Questions: 352-742-6221
- Address: 201 E. Main St., P.O. Box 1068, Tavares, FL 32778
Rates and Additional Services
Monthly residential solid waste charge: $29.43
- Additional roll-out container: $14.21
- Special pick-up: $31.07
- Bulk item collection: $15.53
The City of Tavares is committed to providing efficient, reliable, and environmentally responsible trash pick up services. By following guidelines and staying informed, residents can contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable community.
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 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.
How do I dispose of a mattress in Lake County, Florida?Furniture, small electronics, and mattresses can be picked up with regular household garbage pickup. CPUs will NOT be picked up.
https://www.tavaresfl.gov/885/Solid-Waste-Collection-Services
Disposal of household trash is FREE for any City of Tavares resident with a valid ID. Call ahead for hours of operation at 352-343-3776 (this is not a city
https://www.tavaresfl.gov/978/Solid-Waste-Division
The collection begins at 7:00 a.m. and runs Monday-Friday. This Division also oversees the curbside recycling collections and commercial dumpster collections