Jacksonville, FL trash pickup schedule

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

Population 1,017,689 (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 and contracted haulers (by area or service): City of Jacksonville Solid Waste Division crews; Meridian Waste (Service Areas 1 and 2); Waste Pro USA (Service Area 3) City-run residential service (fee on the property tax bill) for parcels with four or fewer residential structures; each address is served by a city crew or one of the contracted haulers depending on service area. Multi-family complexes (more than four units) and commercial properties use private franchise haulers. Waste Pro area: automated carts for garbage and recycling; City and Meridian areas: garbage in owner-supplied bags/cans, automated recycling only.⁶
How often	Trash weekly, recycling every other week, yard waste weekly²⁵⁹
Set out	by 6 a.m. on collection day, not before 5 p.m. the day before; remove containers by 6 a.m. the day after⁶
Your pickup day	Address lookup: myjax.custhelp.com. App: Waste Wizard (MyJax)¹
Holiday	Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change. All holidays other than Thanksgiving and Christmas: regular schedule.³

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

Jacksonville holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	Collection changes only on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; only customers whose pickup falls on that day are serviced on the following Saturday. All other holidays and city office closures: normal collection.³
Official notice	jacksonville.gov³

Jacksonville 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 change	All holidays other than Thanksgiving and Christmas: regular schedule.³
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Moved to Saturday	Thursday customers serviced Saturday, November 28, 2026; all other days run as normal.³
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Moved to Saturday	Friday customers serviced Saturday, December 26, 2026; all other days run as normal.³

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

Sources: Holiday Solid Waste Service Schedule Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Jacksonville

How it works	Set collection days²⁸
How to request	No appointment for furniture/mattresses/carpet etc.: set out by 6 a.m. on collection day (City and Meridian areas: weekly with garbage; Waste Pro area: every other week on bulk day - check the collection schedule lookup). Appliances and tires must be scheduled via 630-CITY (2489) or MyJax online.⁴
Limits	Pieces no longer than 5 feet, placed within 5 feet of the curb; small-project construction debris up to 1 cubic yard weekly (City/Meridian areas) or 2 cubic yards every other week on bulk day (Waste Pro area), max 5 ft and 40 lb per piece²
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)
Accepted	Mattresses, sofas, chairs, other furniture and BBQ grills⁴ Glass (mirrors, table tops), wrapped and taped⁴ Rolled carpet and padding, no longer than 5 ft⁴ Fencing: wire rolled into secured bundles, wooden cut into sections of 5 ft or less⁴ Treated or painted wood cut to 6 ft or shorter⁴
Not accepted	Hazardous waste of any kind⁴ Contractor-generated debris² Friable asbestos²
Scheduled items	Tires: up to 4 standard vehicle tires (with or without rims) per scheduled pickup, within 5 ft of the curb; no oversized tires. Schedule via 630-CITY (2489) or MyJax.¹⁸ Appliances (refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, water heaters, stoves, microwaves, dishwashers, air conditioners, furnaces, heaters, flat panel TVs): schedule via 630-CITY (2489) or MyJax; remove or secure doors, remove food, within 5 ft of the curb.¹⁵

Sources: Garbage - Solid Waste Division Service Standards, Household Bulk Collections for Automated Service Areas, Automated Service Areas: Cart Information, Used Appliances, Scrap Tires Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Jacksonville

Pickup	every other week⁹
Type	single-stream⁹
Glass	accepted in cart⁹
Plastics	#1-3, 5 and 7 (bottles, detergent and cleaning bottles, food and beverage containers); no #4 or #6⁹

Accepted

Mail, office and school paper⁹
Newspapers, magazines, catalogs and phone books⁹
Paperback books⁹
Brown paper bags⁹
Fiberboard boxes (cracker/cereal)⁹
Corrugated cardboard (must be flat and cut 2’ by 3’ or smaller)⁹
Steel food containers⁹
Aluminum cans⁹
Aluminum baking pans⁹
Plastics numbered 1-3, 5 or 7⁹
Detergent bottles⁹
Cleaning solution bottles⁹
Plastic food and beverage containers⁹
Milk and creamer containers⁹
Juice boxes⁹
Soup and broth containers⁹
Green, brown or clear bottles and jars (discard lids with garbage)⁹

Not accepted

Any #4 Plastics (LDPE) - Includes items such as cling (Saran) wrap, sandwich bags, plastic garbage or grocery bags⁹
Any #6 Plastics (Polystyrene) - Includes items such as all types of Styrofoam, packing peanuts, plastic cutlery, hangers, and medicine bottles⁹
Aerosol cans⁹
Shredded paper⁹
Batteries⁹
Needles⁹
Cables or wires⁹
Rubber⁹
Food or yard waste⁹
Weapons⁹
Fireworks or flares⁹

Programs

City-issued yellow-lid recycling cart (96-gallon; 64-gallon on request); unbagged; extra carts $55/$65 in Waste Pro area only⁸

Sources: Automated Service Areas: Cart Information, Curbside Recycling Do's and Don'ts Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	Yes⁵
Season	year-round⁵
How often	weekly⁵
Rules	Set out by 6 a.m., separate from garbage; never in city carts. Up to 5 cubic yards (about 30 32-gallon bags); bags sealed; no item over 40 lb; limbs max 5 ft long and 6 in diameter. No treated/painted wood (goes with garbage). Tree-service debris not collected.⁵
Food scraps	Not published by the city (official page)
Christmas trees	Natural trees and wreaths collected with weekly yard waste (remove hangers, stands and decorations); no 2026-27 dates published⁵
Leaf collection	Containerized leaves collected with weekly yard waste⁵
Cleanup events	HHW/e-waste mobile collection events 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for Duval residents; 2026 dates Jan 24 - Oct 10 (last: October 10, 2026, Mandarin Park); 2027 dates not yet published¹⁴

Sources: Yard Waste, HHW/E-Waste Mobile Collection Events Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Household Hazardous Waste Facility

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	The city
Address	2675 Commonwealth Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254 · Map¹³
Hours	Tuesday-Saturday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; closed Sunday-Monday¹³
Fees	Free for Duval residents. Conditionally exempt small quantity generators and non-residents: flammable liquids $4.25/gallon, latex $1.25 + documentation fee; checks/money orders only, payable to Tax Collector.¹³
Who can use it	Duval County residents (free)¹³
Accepts	HHW, appliances, large electronics; limit 27 gal paint / 27 gal motor oil per 30 days; 3 CRTs/TVs per customer¹³
Phone	(904) 387-8847

Trail Ridge Landfill

Type	Landfill
Run by	The city
Address	5110 U.S. Hwy 301S, Baldwin, FL · Map¹²
Hours	Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Saturday 6 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; Sunday closed¹²
Fees	Mon-Fri: regular waste (household garbage/building materials) $30.30/ton, yard waste $25/ton. Saturday residential rate: first 500 lb $1, over 500 lb $30.30/ton. Tires: passenger $1.50 each at scale house ($13.50 if discarded on hill), truck $10, other $28. Appliances $20 each at scale house. Tires/appliances must be declared at the scale house or a surcharge applies.¹²
Phone	(904) 748-6015
Notes	Contact Solid Waste page lists the landfill phone as (904) 255-7355; Disposal Operations page lists (904) 748-6015.

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

Sources: Disposal Operations, Household Hazardous Wastes (HHW) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	myjax.custhelp.com⁹
Phone	(904) 630-CITY (2489)²
311	630-CITY (2489) / MyJax²
Official website	jacksonville.gov¹

Sources: Solid Waste (division home), Garbage - Solid Waste Division Service Standards, Curbside Recycling Do's and Don'ts Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

Other cities served by Waste Pro USA

All Florida cities: Florida trash pickup schedules.

Jacksonville trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Jacksonville?

Trash is collected weekly. Jacksonville does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (myjax.custhelp.com) or the Waste Wizard (MyJax) app.

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Jacksonville?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Moved to Saturday: Thursday customers serviced Saturday, November 28, 2026; all other days run as normal.

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Jacksonville?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Moved to Saturday: Friday customers serviced Saturday, December 26, 2026; all other days run as normal.

How do I get rid of bulky items in Jacksonville?

Set collection days. No appointment for furniture/mattresses/carpet etc.: set out by 6 a.m. on collection day (City and Meridian areas: weekly with garbage; Waste Pro area: every other week on bulk day - check the collection schedule lookup). Appliances and tires must be scheduled via 630-CITY (2489) or MyJax online.

Does Jacksonville recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Jacksonville?

Use the city’s online form (myjax.custhelp.com) or call (904) 630-CITY (2489).

Sources

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Solid Waste (division home)City · jacksonville.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Garbage - Solid Waste Division Service StandardsCity · jacksonville.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Holiday Solid Waste Service ScheduleCity · jacksonville.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Household Bulk Collections for Automated Service AreasCity · jacksonville.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Yard WasteCity · jacksonville.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Residential PropertiesCity · jacksonville.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Contact Solid WasteCity · jacksonville.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Automated Service Areas: Cart InformationCity · jacksonville.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Curbside Recycling Do's and Don'tsCity · jacksonville.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Recycling Service StandardsCity · jacksonville.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Residential Solid Waste FeeCity · jacksonville.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Disposal OperationsCity · jacksonville.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Household Hazardous Wastes (HHW)City · jacksonville.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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HHW/E-Waste Mobile Collection EventsCity · jacksonville.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Used AppliancesCity · jacksonville.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Garbage, Recycling & Yard Waste FAQsCity · jacksonville.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Multi-family Complexes and Commercial PropertiesCity · jacksonville.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Scrap TiresCity · jacksonville.gov · checked October 30, 2026

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