St. Petersburg provides comprehensive trash collection services for over 76,000 private household accounts, ensuring residents have reliable waste management solutions. Efficient trash pickup is crucial for maintaining community cleanliness, environmental sustainability, and public health. This guide will help St. Pete residents understand their trash collection options, schedules, and additional services.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in St. Pete
Residential Trash Collection Options
St. Petersburg offers two primary trash collection frequencies:
- Twice-Weekly Collection
- Standard service for most residents
- One 90-gallon container provided
- Additional containers available for an extra charge
- Multi-family residences receive one container per unit
- Once-Weekly Collection
Eligible for households that meet specific criteria:
- Single-family homes with 1-2 occupants
- Monthly water usage of 5,000 gallons or less
Recycling Services
Residents can leverage the St. Pete Collects Mobile App to:
- View personalized collection schedules
- Receive real-time notifications
- Set personal collection reminders
- Use Waste Wizard for recyclable material information
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
The city offers free special pickups for:
- Televisions
- Furniture
- Computer equipment
Residents can arrange these pickups by calling the Sanitation Department at 727-893-7398.
Yard Waste & Chemical Disposal
Household Chemical Collection
- Safely dispose of batteries, paint, fluorescent bulbs, fertilizer
- County-wide collection events throughout the year
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
St. Pete adjusts collection schedules for major holidays, typically shifting pickup days to maintain consistent service. Notable holiday modifications include:
- New Year’s Day: All collections remain the same
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday collections move to Tuesday
- Memorial Day: Monday collections move to Tuesday
- Independence Day: Thursday collections move to Wednesday
How to Find or Request Services
- Download St. Pete Collects Mobile App
- Find your collection zone online
- Contact Sanitation Customer Service: 727-893-7838
- Request zone-specific calendar if not received by mail
St. Petersburg offers flexible, comprehensive trash pickup services designed to meet diverse residential needs. By understanding collection schedules, utilizing available resources like the mobile app, and staying informed about holiday changes, residents can ensure efficient waste management.
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.
Will the city of St. Petersburg pick up trash?KICK IT TO THE CURB. The City of St. Petersburg offers residential trash pickup services to more than 76,000 private household accounts, collecting waste from the provided alley or curbside containers.
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 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.stpete.org/residents/utilities/residential_trash___recycling/collection_schedule.php
For households that would like a calendar but did not receive one, contact Sanitation Customer Service at 727-893-7838. 2025 Residential Trash & Recycling
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