Clearwater, FL trash pickup schedule

Clearwater trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.

Population 114,364 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked October 30, 2026Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collects	The city collects City Solid Waste/Recycling Department collects single-family trash (black barrel), recycling (blue cart), yard waste and bulk items once a week, all on the same day. Commercial and multifamily schedules vary; the city also issues private hauler permits.²⁴
How often	Trash weekly, recycling weekly, yard waste weekly, on the regular collection day³⁵
Set out	at the curb no earlier than 7 p.m. the night before and no later than 7 a.m. on collection day; bring in by 7 a.m. the next day⁷
Your pickup day	Address lookup: myclearwater.com⁶
Holiday	Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change. Business as usual¹

Bulk items: set-days (weekly, on the regular collection day; no appointment) (details). Drop-off sites: 4 listed (hours and fees).

Clearwater holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	No general rule: the city publishes a yearly list. Most holidays are business as usual; on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day the city is closed and the affected collections are moved EARLIER (to the day before).¹
Official notice	myclearwater.com¹

Clearwater trash pickup on holidays, 2026
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Thu, Jan 1, 2026	Changes; see details	Closed; Thursday collections made Wednesday Dec. 31, 2025; Friday unchanged¹
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Mon, Jan 19, 2026	No change	Business as usual¹
Presidents' Day	Mon, Feb 16, 2026	No change	Business as usual¹
Memorial Day	Mon, May 25, 2026	No change	Business as usual¹
Juneteenth	Fri, Jun 19, 2026	No change	Business as usual¹
Independence Day (Fourth of July)	Fri, Jul 3, 2026	No change	Business as usual¹
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No change	Business as usual¹
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day	Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Veterans Day	Wed, Nov 11, 2026	No change	Business as usual¹
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Moved to Wednesday	Closed; Thursday collections made Wednesday Nov. 25; Friday unchanged¹
Day after Thanksgiving	Fri, Nov 27, 2026	No change	Business as usual¹
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Changes; see details	Closed; Thursday collections made Wednesday Dec. 23; Friday collections made Thursday Dec. 24¹

Clearwater trash pickup on holidays, 2027
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Changes; see details	Closed; Thursday collections made Wednesday Dec. 30, 2026; Friday collections made Thursday Dec. 31, 2026¹
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Presidents' Day	Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Memorial Day	Mon, May 31, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Juneteenth	Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (observed)	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Independence Day (Fourth of July)	Mon, Jul 5, 2027 (observed)	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 6, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day	Mon, Oct 11, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Veterans Day	Thu, Nov 11, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 25, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 24, 2027 (observed)	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above

Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.

Sources: Holiday Collection Schedule for Solid Waste and Recycling Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Clearwater

How it works	set-days (weekly, on the regular collection day; no appointment)⁴
How to request	place at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day, not more than 24 hours before; call ahead for appliances and electronic equipment³
Limits	up to 40 cubic yards of bulk per single-family home per calendar year; about 4-5 pieces of furniture per pickup (larger amounts may incur time charges); small items bagged or boxed; yard waste and junk kept separate³
Fees	no separate curbside bulk fee stated; larger amounts may be subject to additional time charges; landlord/tenant move-out debris removal is an extra-charge service (call 727-562-4920)³
Not accepted	Dirt, rocks, sod³ Plaster³ Highly flammable liquids³ Potentially explosive materials³ Toxic substances³ Biohazardous waste³ Motor oil³ Lumber³ Metal³ Construction or building material³ Pesticides/Herbicides³ Hazardous material³ Paint³ Electronics*³

Sources: Residential Trash Collection Information (accordions expan…, How to Dispose of Large, Bulky Items Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Clearwater

Pickup	weekly⁵
Type	single-stream (blue city cart)⁵
Glass	accepted in cart⁵
Plastics	#1-#7 bottles and jugs⁵

Accepted

plastic bottles and jugs #1-7⁵
glass bottles and jars⁵
aluminum/steel cans and empty aerosol cans⁵
mixed paper (newspapers, office paper, magazines, junk mail, cereal boxes, envelopes, wrapping paper, folders)⁵
flattened cardboard and cartons⁵

Not accepted

plastic bags, films and wraps; bagged recyclables⁵
tires, scrap metal, electronics, hazardous waste, food scraps⁵
shredded paper⁵
ropes, Christmas lights, fabric⁵
tissues, paper towels, napkins⁵
Styrofoam⁵

Programs

Cooking oil/grease drop-off by appointment at the Solid Waste facility (Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-2 p.m., call 727-562-4920)⁵
Free weed-free mulch for residents at the Solid Waste/Recycling Complex²

Sources: Trash & Recycling, What Can I Recycle? Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	yes³
Season	year-round³
How often	weekly, on the regular collection day³
Rules	leaves/grass boxed or bagged (max 50 lbs) or in non-city cans up to 32 gal; limbs/brush cut to 4 ft and bundled; limbs/stumps over 4 in. diameter cut to 4 ft and stacked, call 727-562-4920 for very large piles; 40 cubic yards per home per year; contractor/landscaper debris not collected; at curb by 7 a.m.³
Food scraps	Not published by the city (official page)
Christmas trees	2025-26 season (latest published): trees collected at the curb starting the week after Christmas; remove all decorations and lights⁹
Leaf collection	Not published by the city (official page)

Sources: Residential Trash Collection Information (accordions expan…, Recycle Right During the Holidays (Nov. 21, 2025) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Clearwater Recycling Drop-off Center (Solid Waste Complex)

Type	Recycling center
Run by	The city
Address	1701 N. Hercules Ave., Clearwater, FL 33765 · Map⁵
Hours	24 hours a day, every day⁵
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)
Who can use it	residential use only; no hazardous waste, electronics, tires or garbage⁵

Pinellas County Household Hazardous Waste Center

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	The county
Address	2855 109th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL · Map¹⁰
Hours	Tue-Fri and 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.¹⁰
Fees	free¹⁰
Who can use it	Pinellas County households only; government-issued ID required and scanned to verify residency¹⁰

Pinellas County HHW North

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	The county
Address	29582 U.S. 19 N., Clearwater, FL · Map¹⁰
Hours	select Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (see county HHW calendar)¹⁰
Fees	free¹⁰
Who can use it	Pinellas County households only¹⁰

Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal Complex

Type	Landfill
Run by	The county
Address	3095 114th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33716 · Map¹⁰
Hours	Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Sundays¹⁰
Fees	see county disposal fee information¹⁰

Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.

Sources: What Can I Recycle?, Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	myclearwater.com (Clearwater Connect); picked up within two business days⁸
Phone	(727) 562-4920 (Solid Waste Operations Line, Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed daily 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)²
311	Not published by the city (official page)
Official website	myclearwater.com²
Email	[email protected]²

Sources: Trash & Recycling, Report a Missed Trash or Recycling Pickup Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

All Florida cities: Florida trash pickup schedules.

Clearwater trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Clearwater?

Trash is collected weekly. Clearwater does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (myclearwater.com).

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Clearwater?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Moved to Wednesday: Closed; Thursday collections made Wednesday Nov. 25; Friday unchanged

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Clearwater?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Changes; see details: Closed; Thursday collections made Wednesday Dec. 23; Friday collections made Thursday Dec. 24

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Clearwater?

New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Changes; see details: Closed; Thursday collections made Wednesday Dec. 30, 2026; Friday collections made Thursday Dec. 31, 2026

How do I get rid of bulky items in Clearwater?

set-days (weekly, on the regular collection day; no appointment). place at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day, not more than 24 hours before; call ahead for appliances and electronic equipment Fees: no separate curbside bulk fee stated; larger amounts may be subject to additional time charges; landlord/tenant move-out debris removal is an extra-charge service (call 727-562-4920).

Does Clearwater recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Clearwater?

Use the city’s online form (myclearwater.com) or call (727) 562-4920 (Solid Waste Operations Line, Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed daily 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.).

Sources

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Holiday Collection Schedule for Solid Waste and RecyclingCity · myclearwater.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Trash & RecyclingCity · myclearwater.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Residential Trash Collection Information (accordions expanded)City · myclearwater.com · checked October 30, 2026
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How to Dispose of Large, Bulky ItemsCity · myclearwater.com · checked October 30, 2026
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What Can I Recycle?City · myclearwater.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Find My Trash and Recycling Pick-Up DayCity · myclearwater.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Solid Waste ServicesCity · myclearwater.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Report a Missed Trash or Recycling PickupCity · myclearwater.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Recycle Right During the Holidays (Nov. 21, 2025)City · myclearwater.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) CollectionCounty · pinellas.gov · checked October 30, 2026

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