Palm Coast, FL trash pickup schedule
Palm Coast trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
Population 109,886 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | A private hauler under city contract: FCC Environmental City contract covers garbage, recycling, yard waste, bulk trash and white goods. Residents have two garbage days per week (day #2 also takes bulk). Residents buy their own trash cans.1 |
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| How often | Trash twice weekly, recycling weekly, yard waste weekly, every Wednesday (citywide)1 |
| Set out | no earlier than 6 p.m. the day before; containers removed by 6 a.m. the day after collection; within five feet of the driveway1 |
| Your pickup day | Address lookup: palmcoast.gov1 |
| Holiday | Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Skipped (no make-up day). No collection; next regularly scheduled service day2 |
Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 1 listed (hours and fees).
Palm Coast holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | No collection on Thanksgiving Day (Thu Nov 26, 2026) and Christmas Day (Fri Dec 25, 2026); missed service is made up on the next regularly scheduled service day. On New Year's Day 2027 (Fri Jan 1) there is no garbage collection but recycling will occur; garbage is made up on the next regularly scheduled service day. Only these three holidays are listed in the city's 2026 Holiday Schedule.2 |
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| Official notice | palmcoast.gov1 |
| 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 | Skipped (no make-up day) | No collection; next regularly scheduled service day2 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Skipped (no make-up day) | No collection; next regularly scheduled service day2 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Changes; see details | No garbage collection, recycling will occur; garbage on next regularly scheduled service day2 |
| 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.
Bulk trash pickup in Palm Coast
| How it works | Set collection days1 |
|---|---|
| How to request | no booking for bulk: set out on your second weekly trash day; white goods (refrigerators, water heaters) by arrangement with City Customer Service, allow 1-5 days1 |
| Limits | under 3 cubic yards per weekly bulk set-out1 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Not accepted |
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| Items | furniture, mattresses, TVs, dishwashers, stoves, washers and dryers1 |
Recycling in Palm Coast
| Pickup | weekly1 |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream1 |
| Glass | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Plastics | Not published by the city (official page) |
Accepted
Not published by the city (official page)
Not accepted
Not published by the city (official page)
Programs
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Yes1 |
|---|---|
| Season | year-round (weekly)1 |
| How often | weekly, every Wednesday (citywide)1 |
| Rules | bundled, neatly stacked, or in a can or bag; pieces max 5 ft long and 6 in diameter; cans/bags max 50 lb; total max 2 cubic yards, over that a tag to pay the hauler directly1 |
| Food scraps | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Christmas trees | Last published season (2025-26): Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Event, Saturday, January 10, 2026, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Palm Coast Fuel Depot, 22 Utility Drive; free three-gallon evergreen tree in exchange while supplies last; remove all decorations; trees ground into mulch for parks. The 2026-27 event was not yet published on 2026-11-01.5 |
| Leaf collection | Not published by the city (official page) |
Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Flagler County Household Hazardous Waste / recycling Collection Site (CLOSED)
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | The county |
| Address | 1700 S. Old Kings Road, Flagler Beach, FL 32136 · Map3 |
| Hours | closed indefinitely since September 18, 2026, including recycling drop-off; first Amnesty Day anticipated January 2027; questions 386-313-41793 |
| Fees | free drop-off planned at future Amnesty Days (permanent site closed)3 |
| Accepts | HHW (batteries, fluorescent lights, household cleaners, paint products, pesticides, pool chemicals, used oil) and e-waste: store safely until an Amnesty Day; do not put in regular trash3 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | palmcoast.gov (Palm Coast Connect: Create a Case)1 |
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| Phone | City of Palm Coast Customer Service (386) 986-23601 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | palmcoast.gov |
Nearby cities
- Deltona, FL44 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Jacksonville, FL61 miles · The city and contracted haulers (by area or service)
- Gainesville, FL67 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Orlando, FL78 miles · The city collects
- Palm Bay, FL115 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Tampa, FL132 miles · The city collects
All Florida cities: Florida trash pickup schedules.
Palm Coast trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Palm Coast?
Trash is collected twice weekly. Palm Coast does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (palmcoast.gov).
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Palm Coast?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Skipped (no make-up day): No collection; next regularly scheduled service day
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Palm Coast?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Skipped (no make-up day): No collection; next regularly scheduled service day
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Palm Coast?
New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Changes; see details: No garbage collection, recycling will occur; garbage on next regularly scheduled service day
How do I get rid of bulky items in Palm Coast?
Set collection days. no booking for bulk: set out on your second weekly trash day; white goods (refrigerators, water heaters) by arrangement with City Customer Service, allow 1-5 days
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Palm Coast?
Use the city’s online form (palmcoast.gov) or call City of Palm Coast Customer Service (386) 986-2360.
Sources
- 1 Garbage Collection - City of Palm Coast Public WorksCity · palmcoast.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 2026 Holiday Schedule (city-owned CSV on the City of Palm Coast Strapi S3 bucket; loaded by script into the '2026 Holiday Schedule' table on the Garbage Collection page)City · copc-strapi-production.s3.amazonaws.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Collection Site - Flagler County Waste & RecyclingCounty · flaglercounty.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 E-Waste - Flagler County Waste & Recycling (target of the city's 'Flagler County Collection Facility' button)County · flaglercounty.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 City of Palm Coast Holiday Schedule, Trash Pickup, and Tree Recycling (press release, 2025-12-15)City · palmcoast.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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