Maintaining a clean and healthy community starts with efficient waste management. In Vero Beach, residents benefit from a well-organized solid waste collection system designed to keep the city clean, environmentally responsible, and functioning smoothly. Understanding the local trash pick up services ensures residents can properly dispose of their waste and contribute to community cleanliness.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Vero Beach
Vero Beach offers comprehensive residential garbage collection services with a structured pickup schedule:
- East of Railroad Track: Garbage collected on Monday and Thursday
- West of Railroad Track: Garbage collected on Tuesday and Friday
Residential Trash Collection
The City of Vero Beach provides residential customers with:
- Twice-weekly garbage collection
- Consistent pickup schedules
- Holiday-adjusted collection dates
Recycling Services
Recycling in Vero Beach is managed through:
- Curbside service
- Weekly pickup
- Contracted with Indian River County Solid Waste Disposal District
- Waste Management handles county recycling services
- Contact number: 772-569-1776
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
Special pick up services are available for:
- Appliances
- Unbundled piles
- Oversized materials
Fees for special collections:
- $5.70 per cubic yard
- Minimum fee of $45
- Additional landfill fees may apply
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
Yard waste collection occurs every Wednesday:
- Up to 4 standard cans or bundled piles
- Limbs must not exceed 4 feet in length
- Diameter limit of 3 inches
- Preferred collection in paper bags
- Maximum of 8 leaf bags per collection
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
The city suspends trash collection on specific holidays, including:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
On holiday weeks, collection resumes on the next scheduled pickup day.
How to Find or Request Services
Contact the Solid Waste Division:
- Phone: 772-978-5300
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Physical Address: 3405 Airport W Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Vero Beach’s solid waste management system prioritizes environmental protection, public health, and community welfare. By following the established guidelines, residents can ensure efficient trash pick up and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable city.
https://www.covb.org/309/Residential-Services
Residential Garbage Collection. Side yard service; Monday and Thursday – East of railroad track · Special Pick-Up. Curbside service; Phone: 772-978-5300
https://www.covb.org/293/Solid-Waste-Division
When a normally scheduled pickup day falls on an observed holiday, trash from residential customers is collected on the next scheduled day for pickup.