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Effective waste management is crucial for maintaining clean, healthy communities, and Collier County residents rely on professional trash pick up services to keep their neighborhoods pristine. Waste Management (WM) has partnered with Collier County to provide reliable, sustainable waste disposal and recycling solutions for local residents.
Official Reference:
Trash Pick Up Schedule in Collier County
Collier County offers flexible trash collection services designed to meet residential needs. Residents can choose from multiple cart sizes:
- 96-gallon cart
- 64-gallon cart
- 48-gallon cart
Services include twice-weekly trash collection, with rates varying based on selected cart size.
Residential Trash Collection Guidelines
Container Placement
- Place containers on the street with wheels against the curb
- Set out by 6 a.m. on collection days
- Remove containers the same day
- Maintain at least three feet of clearance from cars, mailboxes, and obstacles
Preparation Instructions
- Bag all trash before disposal
- Ensure container lid closes completely
- Do not overfill – overflow may incur additional charges or result in non-collection
Acceptable and Non-Acceptable Items
Trash Container Acceptable Items
- Food waste
- Chip bags
- Paper towels
- Plastic bags
- Textiles (donate if lightly used)
Non-Acceptable Items
- Construction waste
- Auto parts
- Tires
- Household hazardous waste
- Paint and oils
- Medical waste
- Electronic waste
Recycling Services
WM provides clear guidelines for effective recycling:
Three Basic Recycling Rules
- Recycle dry bottles, cans, paper, and cardboard
- Keep food and liquid out of recycling
- No loose plastic bags or film
- Do not bag recyclable materials
Holiday Trash Pick Up Schedule
During holidays falling on weekdays:
- Collections for the remainder of the week will be pushed back one day
- Thursday holiday: Friday service
- Friday holiday: Monday service
- Holidays on weekends: No service delays
How to Request Services
New Service Setup
Contact Collier County at 239-252-2380 to:
- Start new residential service
- Report missed pickups
- Request container repairs
- Request additional containers
Online Container Requests
- Visit WM website
- Select “Continue as Guest”
- Enter your address
- Follow prompts to submit request
Helpful Resources
WM offers downloadable guides:
- “What’s Recyclable At Home” visual guide
- “4 Simple Steps to Recycle Right® at Home”
- Recycling 101 video tutorial
Collier County’s waste management services, provided by Waste Management, offer comprehensive, sustainable trash and recycling solutions. By following guidelines and staying informed, residents can contribute to a cleaner, more environmentally responsible 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 didn’t trash get picked up this week?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 pick up large items in Collier County waste Management?Curbside Collection and Disposal Services
Call 239-252-2380, 48 hours in advance to schedule collection of specialty bulky items such as appliances, electronics, standard vehicle tires and batteries.
https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/government/public-utilities/solid-hazardous-waste/collection-services
Pick-up can occur any time from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Garbage and Recycle Carts are assigned to the house and don’t belong to the homeowner. If your new house doesn
https://www.wm.com/us/en/location/fl/collier-county/trash-pickup-collier-county-fl
WM provides a 96, 64, or 48 gallon cart for two (2) times a week trash collection. Rates vary based on cart size selected.