Proper waste management is crucial for maintaining clean, healthy communities, and Walton County residents can now enjoy streamlined trash collection services through a partnership with Waste Management (WM). Starting May 1st, 2025, the county has implemented a new, efficient waste disposal system designed to improve service quality and community sustainability.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Walton County
Walton County has divided its service area into two distinct collection zones:
Service Area A
- Covers Districts 1, 4, and 5, including the City of Freeport
- Trash collection: Twice weekly
- Yard waste: Once weekly
- Bulk item collection: Once monthly
- Special summer service: Third garbage collection on Saturdays along 30A and Scenic Gulf Drive (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Service Area B
- Covers Districts 2 and 3, including the City of Paxton
- Trash collection: Once weekly
- Yard waste: Once weekly
- Bulk item collection: Once monthly
Residential Trash Collection Details
Cart Specifications
- Each household receives one free 96-gallon gray cart
- Carts branded with Walton County logo
- Automated Side Load (ASL) truck collection
- Existing green WM carts can be used as a second cart
Cart Placement Guidelines
- Place carts at the curb by 5 a.m. on collection days
- Maintain four feet of clearance from cars, mailboxes, and obstacles
- Remove carts from the curb promptly after collection
Important Collection Policies
- Only trash inside the cart will be collected
- Cart lid must be closed
- No additional trash bags or items outside the cart
- Two carts can be collected free of charge
Cart Size and Additional Services
- Default cart size: 96-gallon
- Alternative sizes available: 35 or 65-gallon
- One-time free cart size exchange from May 1-30, 2025
- Additional cart purchase: $130 per cart
- Third or more carts require a paid subscription
Recycling and Yard Waste
Residents can find recycling trailer locations county-wide through the official Walton County website. Yard waste is collected separately according to the area-specific schedule.
Holiday Trash Pick Up
During holidays, trash collection follows these guidelines:
- If the regular collection day falls on a holiday, collection moves to:
- Next regularly scheduled collection day in Area A
- Next business day in Area B
How to Request Services
Contact WM directly:
- Phone: (850) 389-6121
- Website: home.wm.com/walton-county
Walton County’s new trash pick up service provides residents with a convenient, efficient, and environmentally conscious waste management solution. By following the guidelines and staying informed, residents can help maintain a clean and 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.
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.
Do you pay for trash pickup in Florida?Residential customers pay for solid waste disposal through an annual assessment charged to all residential property owners in the county. These charges are billed to the owners of all residential property in Palm Beach County on the annual property tax bill.
Can I throw yard waste in my garbage can?Can I throw my yard waste in the trash? The quick answer is no.
https://www.mywaltonfl.gov/1502/Household-Waste-Collection
Contact WM at (850) 389-6121. The collection of two carts will be free of charge; any additional collections will need to be paid for by subscription through WM
https://www.wm.com/us/en/location/fl/walton-county/trash-pickup-walton-county-fl
Area A (South Walton, Freeport, Villa Tasso, Choctaw Beach) receive twice-per-week trash, once-per-week yard waste and once-per-month bulk service.