Gainesville, FL trash pickup schedule

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

Population 148,671 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked October 30, 2026Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collects	A private hauler under city contract: GFL Environmental City of Gainesville Public Works Solid Waste Division coordinates residential curbside service (homes with four or fewer units); collection is performed by contractor GFL Environmental under a new residential collection contract that began Oct 1, 2026 (new Monday-Friday routes from Oct 5, 2026; garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulk all on the same day). Apartments/commercial use franchised commercial haulers.¹¹⁴
How often	Trash weekly, recycling weekly, same day as garbage, yard waste weekly, same day as garbage⁴⁵⁶
Set out	at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day; remove the cart by 9 p.m. on collection day; within 4 ft of the curb, 4 ft clearance around the cart⁴
Your pickup day	Address lookup: gainesvillefl.maps.arcgis.com. App: City 'Garbage Day Lookup' map (ArcGIS); reminders by email/text via myGNV app · Look up your day here
Holiday	Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Delayed one day. Thursday and Friday routes move one day later (Friday -> Saturday)¹⁰

Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).

Gainesville holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	Only Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day are collection holidays: collection is delayed one day for the rest of that week (Friday holiday -> Saturday). Other holidays: normal collection.¹⁰
Official notice	gainesvillefl.gov

Gainesville trash pickup on holidays, 2026
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Thu, Jan 1, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Mon, Jan 19, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Presidents' Day	Mon, Feb 16, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Memorial Day	Mon, May 25, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Juneteenth	Fri, Jun 19, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Independence Day (Fourth of July)	Fri, Jul 3, 2026 (observed)	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day	Mon, Oct 12, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Veterans Day	Wed, Nov 11, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Delayed one day	Thursday and Friday routes move one day later (Friday -> Saturday)¹⁰
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Delayed one day	Friday holiday: Friday collection takes place on Saturday Dec 26¹⁰

Gainesville trash pickup on holidays, 2027
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Delayed one day	Friday holiday: Friday collection takes place on Saturday Jan 2, 2027¹⁰
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 Schedule Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Gainesville

How it works	Set collection days⁷
How to request	No appointment; at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day, may be collected until noon the next day (appliances and electronics need an appointment)⁷
Limits	DIY interior remodeling debris max 2 cubic yards per week, pieces max 5 ft / 40 lb, small pieces in reusable containers (not bags)⁷
Fees	free⁷
Not accepted	contractor-generated debris⁷ exterior home materials (pallets, treated wood, fencing, sheds, concrete, bricks, shingles, windows, etc.)⁷ pool tables, hot tubs, above-ground pools, pianos, organs, tents⁷ gas engine equipment, car parts, tires⁷ hazardous waste (paint, propane tanks, auto batteries, fluorescent tubes)⁷

Sources: Bulk Item Collection Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Gainesville

Pickup	weekly, same day as garbage⁵
Type	dual-stream⁵
Glass	accepted in bin (food and beverage glass bottles, jugs and jars only)⁵
Plastics	bottles, jugs, jars and tubs regardless of resin number; no clamshells, egg cartons, deli containers, microwavable/black trays⁵

Accepted

Blue bin: aluminum cans and bottles, steel cans and empty aerosol cans, plastic bottles/jugs/jars/tubs, glass food and beverage bottles and jars⁵
Orange bin: flattened cardboard (pieces no larger than 4 ft x 4 ft, in/under/next to the orange bin), paperboard, newspapers, magazines, phone books, office paper, junk mail, paper bags⁵
Shredded paper in a closed paper bag labeled 'Shredded Paper' (limit 2 bags per week)⁵

Not accepted

plastic bags; recyclables in plastic bags⁵
cartons, Tetra Pak, gable-top containers (since 4/1/2024)⁵
Styrofoam/foam, take-out boxes, clamshells and non-rigid plastics⁵
batteries and light bulbs; cords and coat hangers; containers over 3 gallons⁵
aluminum foil, pans and trays⁵
garbage or food waste⁵

Programs

Appliances collected curbside by appointment at no extra cost (request by noon the day before your collection day)⁸
Electronics collected curbside by appointment (call 352-334-2330 or request online)⁵

Sources: Recycle Collection, Appliance Collection Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	Yes⁶
Season	year-round⁶
How often	weekly, same day as garbage⁶
Rules	Max 6 cubic yards per week; leaves/grass/twigs in brown paper lawn bags or reusable containers (max 40 lb, no plastic bags, no tape/staples); branches max 5 ft long, 8 in diameter, 40 lb per piece/pile; no contractor tree debris⁶
Food scraps	Not published by the city (official page)
Christmas trees	Collected with curbside yard waste in December and January; remove lights, tinsel and ornaments⁶
Leaf collection	Not published by the city (official page)

Sources: Yard Waste Collection Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Alachua County Rural Collection Centers (five)

Type	Recycling center
Run by	The county
Address	Not published by the city (official page)
Hours	Not published by the city (official page)
Fees	free for Alachua County residents (daily load limit)⁴
Who can use it	Alachua County residents, including City of Gainesville⁴

Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	The county
Address	Not published by the city (official page)
Hours	Not published by the city (official page)
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)

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

Sources: Garbage Collection, Household Hazardous Waste Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	gainesvillefl.gov¹²
Phone	352-334-2330 (Solid Waste Division customer service, weekdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m.)¹
311	Not published by the city (official page)
Official website	gainesvillefl.gov

Sources: Garbage & Recycling, Report A Missed Collection Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

Other cities served by GFL Environmental

Peoria, ILGFL Environment

All Florida cities: Florida trash pickup schedules.

Gainesville trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Gainesville?

Trash is collected weekly. Gainesville does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (gainesvillefl.maps.arcgis.com) or the City 'Garbage Day Lookup' map (ArcGIS); reminders by email/text via myGNV app app.

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Gainesville?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday and Friday routes move one day later (Friday -> Saturday)

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Gainesville?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Friday holiday: Friday collection takes place on Saturday Dec 26

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

New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Delayed one day: Friday holiday: Friday collection takes place on Saturday Jan 2, 2027

How do I get rid of bulky items in Gainesville?

Set collection days. No appointment; at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day, may be collected until noon the next day (appliances and electronics need an appointment) Fees: free.

Does Gainesville recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in bin (food and beverage glass bottles, jugs and jars only).

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Gainesville?

Use the city’s online form (gainesvillefl.gov) or call 352-334-2330 (Solid Waste Division customer service, weekdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m.).

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Garbage & RecyclingCity · gainesvillefl.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Curbside Collection ServicesCity · gainesvillefl.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Yard Waste CollectionCity · gainesvillefl.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Bulk Item CollectionCity · gainesvillefl.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Appliance CollectionCity · gainesvillefl.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Collection RemindersCity · gainesvillefl.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Holiday ScheduleCity · gainesvillefl.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Household Hazardous WasteCity · gainesvillefl.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Report A Missed CollectionCity · gainesvillefl.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Curbside collection days changing Oct. 5 for many households (city news, Sept 24, 2026)City · gainesvillefl.gov · checked October 30, 2026

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