Keeping a community clean and environmentally responsible starts with efficient waste management. For Safety Harbor residents, the city’s Sanitation Division provides comprehensive trash pick up services that ensure neighborhoods remain clean, sustainable, and well-maintained.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Safety Harbor
The City of Safety Harbor offers systematic trash collection services across different neighborhoods, with specific collection days based on location:
Monday Trash Pick Up Areas
Neighborhoods include:
- Cypress Hollow
- Northwood East
- Philippe Oaks
- Briarwood
- Harbor Groves
- North Bay Hills
- Several mobile home communities
Tuesday Trash Pick Up Areas
Neighborhoods include:
- Bayshore Drive
- Spring Haven
- Harbor Hills Park
- Safety Harbor Heights
- West Green Springs
- Harbor Oaks Estates
Wednesday Trash Pick Up Areas
Neighborhoods include:
- Philippe Estates
- Huntington Estates
- De Soto Estates
- Philippe Bay
- Bridgeport Estates
Residential Trash Collection Guidelines
Residents must follow specific guidelines for successful trash collection:
- Place garbage at the curb no earlier than 5:00 p.m. the day before collection
- Ensure all trash is deposited by 6:30 a.m. on scheduled collection day
- Remove containers from the right-of-way by midnight on collection day
- Use city-provided 90-gallon garbage barrels
- Place containers 3 feet away from obstacles like trees and mailboxes
Recycling Services
Safety Harbor offers weekly curbside recycling:
- North of Enterprise Road: Thursday collection
- South of Enterprise Road: Friday collection
- Single-stream recycling in 65-gallon toters
- Annually collects approximately:
- 344 tons of newspaper
- 417 tons of mixed paper
- 112 tons of plastic bottles
- 41 tons of aluminum/steel cans
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
The city allows collection of bulk items on regular garbage days:
- Maximum of 10 items per collection
- Items must not fit in the 90-gallon barrel
- Includes furniture, mattresses, chairs
Yard Waste Collection
Yard waste guidelines:
- Collected on same day as household garbage
- Must be in 32-gallon cans or bundled with twine
- Limited to 1.5 cubic yards
- Branches must be cut to 4-foot lengths, 6-inch diameter
- Bundled and manageable
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
The city offers quarterly cleanup events:
- Spring Cleanup: March 10-12, 2025
- Hurricane Preparation: June 9-11, 2025
- End-of-Summer Cleanup: September 8-10, 2025
- Holiday Cleanup: December 8-10, 2025
How to Request Services
Contact the Sanitation Division:
- Phone: 727-724-1550, ext. 2002
- Address: 1200 Railroad Avenue, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Safety Harbor’s trash pick up services demonstrate a commitment to community cleanliness, environmental responsibility, and resident convenience. By following guidelines and staying informed, residents can contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable community.
FAQ
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.
How do I dispose of a couch in Murfreesboro, TN?Please call 615-893-3681 to schedule your bulky item collection. All charges will be added to the water bill. Note: Only the person listed on the water bill is permitted to schedule a collection of bulky items.
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.
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.
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All garbage, trash and yard waste shall be deposited at the curb for pickup no later than 6:30 a.m. on the scheduled day for collection. All
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Large amounts of trash will require a scheduling a special pick-up for an additional charge. Please call 727-724-1550 ext 2002 to arrange those pick-ups.