Proper waste management is crucial for maintaining clean, healthy communities, and Volusia County provides comprehensive trash pick up services for residents living in unincorporated areas. Understanding the intricacies of waste collection can help homeowners efficiently manage their garbage, recycling, and yard waste while staying compliant with local regulations.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Volusia County
Residential Trash Collection
Volusia County provides waste services for residents in unincorporated areas through the Solid Waste and Recycling Division. Here are the key details:
- Annual service cost: $288 non-ad-valorem assessment per residential unit
- Contractor: FCC Environmental Services
- Service coverage: Single-family homes and multi-family dwellings with up to four units
- Pickup frequency: Once per week
- Container: 95-gallon cart provided free of charge
Trash Collection Guidelines
- Place materials at the curb by 6 a.m. on your designated pick-up day
- Waste must be enclosed in the provided secure container
- Collection is available until 8 p.m. on the pick-up day
- Containers should be within 10 feet of the curb
Recycling Services
Residents can take advantage of curbside recycling services alongside regular trash collection. The county encourages proper recycling to reduce waste and support environmental sustainability.
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
Volusia County allows collection of bulky items with the following limitations:
- Maximum of 4 pieces per week
- Includes furniture, mattresses, appliances, carpet, tires, swing sets, and water heaters
- Collected on the scheduled garbage collection day
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
Yard waste collection includes:
- Grass, leaves, palm fronds, yard rakings
- Shrub and tree trimmings
- Maximum of 8 x 32-gallon containers or 4 cubic yards per week
- Small debris must be in plastic bags or containers
- Palm fronds and limbs should be neatly stacked
- Limb restrictions: 4 ft length, 1 ft diameter, under 60 pounds
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
Important holiday collection notes:
- No curbside pickup on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
- Regular collection continues on most other holidays (Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, etc.)
How to Find or Request Services
Contact Volusia County Solid Waste and Recycling Division:
- Daytona Beach: 386-257-6021
- West Volusia: 386-943-7889
- New Smyrna Beach: 386-423-3862
- Osteen: 386-574-0598
What’s Not Included
Certain items are NOT covered by curbside service:
- Construction debris
- Hazardous waste
- Commercial waste
For these items, contact authorized waste haulers or the Household Hazardous Waste site at Tomoka Farms Road Landfill.
Volusia County offers comprehensive trash pick up services designed to keep communities clean, efficient, and environmentally responsible. By following these guidelines, residents can ensure smooth waste collection and contribute to a cleaner 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.
Who picks up garbage for Volusia County?The Volusia County Solid Waste Division (SWD) provides garbage transfer, disposal and recycling services for residents and businesses in all of Volusia County.
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.volusia.org/services/public-works/solid-waste-and-recycling/garbage-collection/
Garbage pickup is once a week in the 95-gallon cart that is provided free of charge. Materials must be enclosed in this secure container and placed within 10
https://www.volusia.org/services/public-works/solid-waste-and-recycling/garbage-collection/holiday-collection-schedule.stml
There is curbside pickup of garbage, yard trash and recycling on these holidays in unincorporated Volusia County if it is your regularly scheduled day.