Jacksonville, Florida resident guide
Jacksonville trash, recycling, bulk & yard waste schedule
Find Jacksonville's weekly garbage and yard waste, every other week recycling, address based bulk route, appliance requests, tire rules, and 2026 holiday changes.
Official source links checked on August 31, 2026.
Regular household service
Trash and recycling service
Start here for the recurring household collections residents use most often.
Jacksonville collects household garbage every week. The address determines whether the home uses a City issued automated cart or resident supplied cans and also determines the collection day.
Jacksonville collects curbside recycling every other week. Yard waste is collected weekly, must remain separate, and is limited to five cubic yards with pieces no longer than five feet or wider than six inches.
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How Jacksonville service works
Enter the full service address in Jacksonville's Waste Wizard or call 630-CITY at 904-630-2489. Ordinary household bulk follows the address schedule. Appliances and tires require a separate advance request.
Jacksonville 2026 resident collection guide
Jacksonville bulk timing changes with the service area
Homes with resident supplied cans generally receive household bulk with weekly garbage. Homes using an automated City cart generally receive bulk every other week. Appliances and tires always use a separate request.
The Waste Wizard identifies the provider, cart system, and route dates.
The address's automated or nonautomated service area controls.
Use the evening before through early morning on collection day.
Keep it separate and within the published length, width, and weight limits.
Call 630-CITY or use the official service request system.
Fall leaf and yard waste pickupJacksonville collects prepared yard waste every weekWeekly yard waste collection confirmed
Natural leaves, grass, branches, logs, and stumps use the weekly yard route. Keep the material separate from garbage, recycling, bulk, fencing, plywood, and other manufactured wood.
The Waste Wizard shows the assigned yard waste day for the address.
The City compares this to roughly 30 standard 32 gallon bags.
Each piece must also weigh no more than 40 pounds.
What residents should do
- Use the full service address to find the weekly yard waste day.
- Keep leaves and natural vegetative material completely separate from other waste.
- Cut limbs, logs, and stumps to five feet or less and under six inches wide.
- Place no more than five cubic yards within five feet of the curb by 6 a.m.
City rules at a glance
Local limits before placement
Household bulk is weekly in nonautomated service areas and every other week in automated areas. Appliance requests must be scheduled. A tire request may include up to four standard vehicle tires, with or without rims.
Place each separated material type within five feet of the curb after 5 p.m. the day before collection and no later than 6 a.m. on collection day. Leave three feet from vehicles, mailboxes, hydrants, utilities, carts, and other piles.
Local detail that matters
What makes Jacksonville service different
Jacksonville's most important distinction is the service area. The same type of sofa may be weekly at one home and every other week at another. Always use the full address, not just the ZIP code.
Item guidance
What may go in the bulk item pile
Accepted examples
Household bulk includes furniture, mattresses, rolled carpet or padding, fencing, plywood, treated or painted wood, and carefully wrapped and taped nonrecyclable glass such as mirrors.
Not accepted
Household hazardous waste is never collected curbside. Keep yard waste, garbage, and recycling out of the bulk pile. Contractor debris must be removed by the contractor, and appliances or tires need their own request.
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
Common questions
Jacksonville collection FAQ
When is Jacksonville bulk trash pickup?
It depends on the address. Nonautomated areas generally collect bulk weekly with garbage, while automated cart areas generally collect bulk every other week.
Do Jacksonville appliances need an appointment?
Yes. Schedule appliance collection through 630-CITY at 904-630-2489 or the official service request system before setting the item out.
How many tires will Jacksonville collect?
A scheduled residential request may include up to four standard vehicle tires, with or without rims.
When can Jacksonville residents place bulk items at the curb?
Setout begins after 5 p.m. the day before collection. Have everything ready by 6 a.m. and within five feet of the curb.
How often does Jacksonville collect yard waste?
Yard waste is collected weekly. Keep it separate from garbage, recycling, and bulk, and stay within the five cubic yard weekly limit.
Which Jacksonville holidays change collection in 2026?
Only Thanksgiving and Christmas change the residential schedule. The affected Thursday or Friday route moves to the published Saturday date.
Sources used for this guide
Official supporting information
TrashDayFinder used these public sources to prepare the resident guidance above. They were checked on August 31, 2026 and are provided here as evidence.
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