Jacksonville, Florida resident guide

Jacksonville trash, recycling & bulk pickup

Find regular trash and recycling information alongside bulky-item schedules, set-out rules, accepted items, and holiday changes.

Official source links checked on August 27, 2026.

Regular household service

Trash and recycling service

Start here for the recurring household collections residents use most often.

TrashRegular collection

Jacksonville household garbage is generally collected weekly; use the address lookup for the assigned day.

RecyclingRecycling collection

Curbside recycling is generally collected every other week in the city service area.

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How Jacksonville service works

Use the official Jacksonville collection lookup for the address. Appliances and tires may require a separate request even when other household bulk follows a route date.

City rules at a glance

Local limits before set-out

Service typeLocal program

Jacksonville collects eligible household bulk material on a schedule that varies by service area and item type.

SchedulePublished service pattern

Use the official Jacksonville collection lookup for the address. Appliances and tires may require a separate request even when other household bulk follows a route date.

Frequency and limitsCheck the allowance

Frequency varies by service area and item category; the official address result controls.

PlacementFollow set-out rules

Place approved material within five feet of the curb by 6 a.m., separated from carts and away from sidewalks, mailboxes, vehicles, and utilities.

Local detail that matters

What makes Jacksonville service different

Jacksonville's collection answer can change with both the address and the item. A sofa, appliance, and tire may not follow the same process even when they come from the same home.

Item guidance

What may go in the bulky-item pile

Accepted examples

Furniture, prepared glass, rolled carpet within city dimensions, and other approved household bulk items.

Not accepted

Household hazardous waste, contractor debris, unprepared glass, and items that require an appointment or different disposal program.

Holiday collectionJacksonville changes collection only for two 2026 holidays2026 schedule confirmed

Jacksonville says city-office closures do not otherwise change residential waste collection. Only Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day move the affected route to Saturday in 2026.

Saturday makeup collection

Only the route that falls on the holiday moves to Saturday.

  • Thanksgiving — Thursday pickup moves to Saturday, November 28
  • Christmas — Friday pickup moves to Saturday, December 26

All other holidays

Garbage, recycling, and yard-waste routes run on the regular collection day.

  • No citywide collection change published
Source checked August 27, 2026Evidence: Official Jacksonville 2026 holiday schedule

Common questions

Jacksonville collection FAQ

Is Jacksonville bulk pickup the same citywide?

No. The city directs residents to use the address lookup because timing varies by service area.

Do appliances follow the normal bulk route?

Some appliances require a separate request. Confirm the item in the official guide before set-out.

Sources used for this guide

Official supporting information

TrashDayFinder used these public sources to prepare the resident guidance above. They were checked on August 27, 2026 and are provided here as evidence.