Orlando, FL trash pickup schedule

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

Population 333,888 (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 of Orlando Solid Waste Division (Public Works) collects garbage, recycling, yard waste and large items for single-family homes inside city limits; billed monthly through OUC. Addresses with an Orlando mailing address in unincorporated Orange County are served by Orange County Utilities, not the city.¹⁸⁹
How often	Trash weekly, recycling weekly, yard waste weekly¹
Set out	between 5 p.m. the night before and 6 a.m. on pickup day; carts left out the morning after may be charged $25¹
Your pickup day	Address lookup: orlando.gov. App: ReCollect (City of Orlando calendar widget, area 'OrlandoFL', embedded on the schedule page)² · Look up your day here
Holiday	Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Skipped (no make-up day). No residential garbage collection on Thanksgiving Day; make-up day not published on city pages (check the address lookup).³

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

Orlando holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	Residential garbage is collected on every city holiday except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The city pages do not publish the make-up day for those two holidays or say how recycling and yard waste are handled; holiday schedules are shown in the address lookup (ReCollect).²³
Official notice	orlando.gov³

Orlando trash pickup on holidays, 2026
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Thu, Jan 1, 2026	No change	City-observed holiday (city offices closed). Residential garbage is still collected because the city skips only Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Recycling and yard waste are not addressed on this page.³
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Mon, Jan 19, 2026	No change	City-observed holiday (city offices closed). Residential garbage is still collected because the city skips only Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Recycling and yard waste are not addressed on this page.³
Presidents' Day	Mon, Feb 16, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Memorial Day	Mon, May 25, 2026	No change	City-observed holiday (city offices closed). Residential garbage is still collected because the city skips only Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Recycling and yard waste are not addressed on this page.³
Juneteenth	Fri, Jun 19, 2026	No change	City-observed holiday (city offices closed). Residential garbage is still collected because the city skips only Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Recycling and yard waste are not addressed on this page.³
Independence Day (Fourth of July)	Fri, Jul 3, 2026	No change	City-observed holiday (city offices closed). Residential garbage is still collected because the city skips only Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Recycling and yard waste are not addressed on this page.³
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No change	City-observed holiday (city offices closed). Residential garbage is still collected because the city skips only Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Recycling and yard waste are not addressed on this page.³
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	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Skipped (no make-up day)	No residential garbage collection on Thanksgiving Day; make-up day not published on city pages (check the address lookup).³
Day after Thanksgiving	Fri, Nov 27, 2026	No change	City-observed holiday (city offices closed). Residential garbage is still collected because the city skips only Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Recycling and yard waste are not addressed on this page.³
Christmas Eve	Thu, Dec 24, 2026	No change	City-observed holiday (city offices closed). Residential garbage is still collected because the city skips only Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Recycling and yard waste are not addressed on this page.³
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Skipped (no make-up day)	No residential garbage collection on Christmas Day; make-up day not published on city pages (check the address lookup).³

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

Sources: Trash, Recycling & Yard Waste Pick-Up Schedule, Observed Holidays Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Orlando

How it works	Set collection days⁴
How to request	No booking: put items at the curb on your yard waste day; items too big/heavy for hand loading need a claw-truck pickup scheduled at 407.246.2314⁴
Limits	Up to two hand-loadable items per yard waste day⁴
Fees	Free for two hand-loadable items; claw-truck pickups of big/heavy items cost extra (varies)¹⁴
Accepted	Appliances: standard household refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers and dryers⁴ Furniture: sofas, chairs, dressers, TV consoles or similar⁴ Toilets, sinks and other hand-loadable household items⁴
Not accepted	Refrigerators/freezers with doors on (doors must be removed)⁴ Hazardous waste (cannot be collected curbside)¹
Placement	At the edge of the property before the curb; do not block the street, sidewalk, mailboxes, trees, poles, hydrants, storm drains or overhead utilities⁴
Dumpster bag	Dumpster-in-a-bag pickup for city-served homes: $100 per bag, billed on the OUC bill; request online or at 407.246.2314; picked up within 3-5 working days; no food, yard or hazardous waste¹¹

Sources: Solid Waste Division (Garbage, Recycling, Yard waste, Hous…, Get Large Items Picked Up, Request a Dumpster Bag Pickup Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Orlando

Pickup	weekly¹
Type	single-stream¹
Glass	accepted in cart⁵
Plastics	plastic bottles and containers (no resin-number list published)⁵

Accepted

Plastic bottles and containers (empty, clean, caps on)⁵
Glass bottles and jars (empty, clean, lids off)⁵
Aluminum, steel and tin cans⁵
Flattened cardboard boxes⁵
Newspapers, paper bags, junk mail, paper, drink cartons⁵

Not accepted

Food waste⁵
Plastic bags⁵
Polystyrene foam cups and containers⁵
Aluminum food pans⁵
Garbage, yard waste, hazardous waste¹

Sources: Solid Waste Division (Garbage, Recycling, Yard waste, Hous…, What Goes Where Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	Yes¹
Season	year-round¹
How often	weekly¹
Rules	Bagged or bundled at the curb by 6 a.m.; up to 4 cubic yards a week; branches max 4 in. diameter and 4 ft long in tied bundles up to 40 lb; bags up to 40 lb; not in garbage or recycling cart; no dirt, rock, fences or treated wood⁶
Food scraps	Not published by the city (official page)
Christmas trees	Not published by the city (official page)
Leaf collection	Not published by the city (official page)

Sources: Solid Waste Division (Garbage, Recycling, Yard waste, Hous…, Ensure Your Yard Waste Gets Picked Up Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Orange County Landfill

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	The county
Address	5901 Young Pine Road, Orlando, FL 32829 · Map¹
Hours	Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.¹¹²
Fees	Free for household hazardous waste; propane tanks up to 100 lb accepted¹
Who can use it	Orange County residents (free service); no commercial waste¹
Limits	Paint and chemicals limited to 25 gallons per vehicle

Porter Road Transfer Station

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	The county
Address	1326 Good Homes Road, Orlando, FL 32818 · Map¹
Hours	Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (the city page labels these 'Temporary Extended Hours'; the county page lists the same hours without that label)¹¹²
Fees	Free for household hazardous waste; propane tanks up to 20 lb accepted¹
Who can use it	Orange County residents (free service); no commercial waste¹
Limits	Paint and chemicals limited to 25 gallons per vehicle

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

Sources: Solid Waste Division (Garbage, Recycling, Yard waste, Hous…, Household Hazardous Waste (Orange County Utilities) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	orlando.gov⁷
Phone	407.246.2314 (Solid Waste Division, 1028 Woods Avenue; [email protected])¹⁴
311	Not published by the city (official page)
Official website	orlando.gov¹

Sources: Solid Waste Division (Garbage, Recycling, Yard waste, Hous…, Get Large Items Picked Up, Report a Missed Trash, Recycling or Yard Waste Pickup Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

All Florida cities: Florida trash pickup schedules.

Orlando trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Orlando?

Trash is collected weekly. Orlando does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (orlando.gov) or the ReCollect (City of Orlando calendar widget, area 'OrlandoFL', embedded on the schedule page) app.

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Orlando?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Skipped (no make-up day): No residential garbage collection on Thanksgiving Day; make-up day not published on city pages (check the address lookup).

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Orlando?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Skipped (no make-up day): No residential garbage collection on Christmas Day; make-up day not published on city pages (check the address lookup).

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Orlando?

New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. No change: City-observed holiday (city offices closed). Residential garbage is still collected because the city skips only Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Recycling and yard waste are not addressed on this page.

How do I get rid of bulky items in Orlando?

Set collection days. No booking: put items at the curb on your yard waste day; items too big/heavy for hand loading need a claw-truck pickup scheduled at 407.246.2314 Fees: Free for two hand-loadable items; claw-truck pickups of big/heavy items cost extra (varies).

Does Orlando recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Orlando?

Use the city’s online form (orlando.gov) or call 407.246.2314 (Solid Waste Division, 1028 Woods Avenue; [email protected]).

Sources

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Solid Waste Division (Garbage, Recycling, Yard waste, Household hazardous waste tabs)City · orlando.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Trash, Recycling & Yard Waste Pick-Up ScheduleCity · orlando.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Observed HolidaysCity · orlando.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Get Large Items Picked UpCity · orlando.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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What Goes WhereCity · orlando.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Ensure Your Yard Waste Gets Picked UpCity · orlando.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Report a Missed Trash, Recycling or Yard Waste PickupCity · orlando.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Request a Trash or Recycling CartCity · orlando.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Solid Waste Rate AdjustmentCity · orlando.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Orlando Solid Waste Garbage / Recycle / Yardwaste / Large Item (ArcGIS feature services, OpenData_Orlando)City · services5.arcgis.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Request a Dumpster Bag PickupCity · orlando.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Household Hazardous Waste (Orange County Utilities)County · orangecountyfl.net · checked October 30, 2026

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