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Tallahassee, FL trash pickup schedule

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

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Quick answer

Who collectsThe city collects City of Tallahassee Community Beautification and Waste Management collects garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulky items for residential customers inside city limits; homes outside city limits contact Waste Pro (850-606-1899). Apartment residents check with property managers.1
How oftenTrash weekly, recycling weekly, same day as garbage, yard waste every other week (Red/Blue week), same day as bulky items2
Set outbehind the curb the night before or by 6:30 a.m. on collection day (not earlier than the day before); return carts no later than the day after; handles facing away from the street, 3 ft clearance2
Your pickup dayAddress lookup: talgov.com4
Holiday Election Day, Tue, Nov 3, 2026: No change. City offices closed Tue Nov 3, 2026; no change to residential or commercial garbage and recycling collection for the week of Nov 1-7 (a Blue week).13

Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 4 listed (hours and fees).

Tallahassee holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s ruleWhen a City holiday falls during the week, collection slides forward one day (Monday through Saturday); in the City's 2026 notices only customers whose day falls on or after the holiday shift, and some holidays (Independence Day Jul 3, Election Day Nov 3) had no change, so check the City's holiday notice each time. City-observed holidays: New Year's Day, MLK Jr. Day, Emancipation Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Election Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Day after Christmas. The shift applies to garbage, recycling, bulky items and yard waste.2
Official noticetalgov.com2
Tallahassee trash pickup on holidays, 2026
HolidayDatePickupWhat the city says
New Year's Day Thu, Jan 1, 2026 Delayed one day Offices closed Thu-Fri Jan 1-2, 2026 (blue week). Mon-Wed no change; Thursday customers collected Fri Jan 2; Friday customers Sat Jan 3. Includes garbage, recycling, bulky and yard waste.16
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 19, 2026 Delayed one day Red week. All customers shift one day: Mon Jan 19 -> Tue Jan 20 ... Fri Jan 23 -> Sat Jan 24. Includes bulky items and yard waste.17
Presidents' Day Mon, Feb 16, 2026 Not on the city’s list Not on the city’s list for this year
Emancipation Day Wed, May 20, 2026 Delayed one day Wed May 20 (blue week). Mon-Tue no change; Wed -> Thu May 21; Thu -> Fri May 22; Fri -> Sat May 23.18
Memorial Day Mon, May 25, 2026 Delayed one day Red week. All residential customers shift one day: Mon -> Tue May 26 ... Fri -> Sat May 30; red week yard/bulky also affected.19
Juneteenth Fri, Jun 19, 2026 Not on the city’s list Not on the city’s list for this year
Independence Day (Fourth of July) Fri, Jul 3, 2026 No change Offices closed Fri Jul 3 (observed). Regular schedule all week, including yard/bulky (blue week) and commercial.20
Labor Day Mon, Sep 7, 2026 Delayed one day Blue week. All residential customers shift one day: Mon -> Tue Sep 8 ... Fri -> Sat Sep 12, including yard/bulky.21
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Mon, Oct 12, 2026 Not on the city’s list Not on the city’s list for this year
Election Day Tue, Nov 3, 2026 No change City offices closed Tue Nov 3, 2026; no change to residential or commercial garbage and recycling collection for the week of Nov 1-7 (a Blue week).13
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 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 25, 2026 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: Waste Management Services, 2026 Customer Service Guide (Recycling, Garbage, Yard Wast…, Observed Holidays, City Service Changes for Election Day Holiday (Oct 27, 2026), City Service Changes for New Year's Day Holiday (Jan 1-2, …, City Service Changes for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holida…, City Service Changes for Emancipation Day Holiday (May 20,…, City Service Changes for Memorial Day Holiday (May 25, 2026), City Service Changes for Fourth of July Holiday (Jul 3, 20…, City Service Changes for Labor Day Holiday (Sep 7, 2026) Last checked Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Tallahassee

How it worksSet collection days2
How to requestNo booking for Red/Blue week pickup: place items behind the curb, in a separate pile from yard waste and away from bins, no earlier than the weekend before your Red/Blue collection day. Larger items (over 6x4x4 ft), C&D and oversize piles: Special Pickup request via utility account (Requests tab), allow 3-5 business days; or bring bulky items to a Cash for Trash event.2
LimitsItems up to 6 ft long x 4 ft wide x 4 ft high (appliances, small furniture, mattresses, lamps, bikes, chairs, tables, disassembled swing sets, plastic pools, grills)5
FeesFree on Red/Blue week; Special Pickup $110.46 per quarter hour (minimum $110.46, timed rate excluding travel) plus disposal fees: garbage (Class I) $78.91/ton, clean yard waste (Class II) $50.18/ton, mixed bulk (Class III) $78.91/ton, tires $180.00/ton or prorated, mixed special waste varies2
Not accepted
  • Construction and demolition debris (Special Pickup for a fee, or Marpan Recycling, 6020 Woodville Hwy)2
  • Household hazardous waste2
  • Electronics (separate free pickup by request on Thursdays: request via utility account, place at the curb Wednesday for Thursday pickup)2
  • Household garbage, yard waste and C&D are not accepted at Cash for Trash9

Sources: 2026 Customer Service Guide (Recycling, Garbage, Yard Wast…, Bulky Items, Request for a Special Pickup - Residential, Cash For Trash, Electronic Waste Pick Up Request Form, Construction & Demolition Debris Last checked Report a change

Recycling in Tallahassee

Pickupweekly, same day as garbage2
Typesingle-stream7
Glassaccepted in cart7
Plasticsplastic containers that hold less than three gallons (no bags, no Styrofoam)7
RulesRemove lids; rinsing optional; break down cardboard and gift boxes; place items loose (never bagged), clean and dry7

Accepted

  • Plastic bottles2
  • Plastic containers under 3 gallons (milk jugs, soda/water bottles, shampoo, detergent, lotion bottles, peanut butter jars, yogurt cups)7
  • Aluminum, tin and steel cans7
  • Glass bottles and jars7
  • Paper and cardboard (newspapers, catalogs, magazines, junk mail, paper bags, cereal/detergent boxes, broken-down cardboard boxes)7

Not accepted

  • Plastic bags; never bag recyclables2
  • Styrofoam2
  • Hazardous materials2
  • Clothing2
  • Greasy pizza boxes, wet paper towels, drink boxes7

Programs

  • Public single-stream recycling drop-off containers (map linked from the City's Waste Management Services page)1

Sources: Waste Management Services, 2026 Customer Service Guide (Recycling, Garbage, Yard Wast…, What Can Be Recycled in Tallahassee? Last checked Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickupYes2
Seasonyear-round2
How oftenevery other week (Red/Blue week), same day as bulky items2
RulesLeaves, grass and small branches in paper bags, cardboard boxes or your own household container (no plastic bags); limbs under 6 ft long and no more than 4 in diameter; piles max 6 ft x 4 ft x 4 ft; separate from bulky items; not before the weekend before your week2
Food scrapsNot published by the city (official page)
Christmas trees2025-26 season (latest published): live-cut Christmas trees (decorations removed) and cardboard boxes taken at City drop-off sites at Tom Brown Park (443 Easterwood Drive), San Luis Mission Park (1313 San Luis Road) and Myers Park (1206 Myers Park Drive) through January 9, 2026; trees recycled into mulch. 2026-27 details not yet published.16
Leaf collectionNot published by the city (official page)
Cleanup events
  • Cash for Trash: third Saturday of April and October, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 2727 Major James Morgan Jr. Way - free disposal of bulky items and household hazardous waste, $5 utility bill credit (bring City utility bill)9

Sources: 2026 Customer Service Guide (Recycling, Garbage, Yard Wast…, Yard Waste, Cash For Trash, City Service Changes for New Year's Day Holiday (Jan 1-2, … Last checked Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Leon County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Site

TypeHousehold hazardous waste
Run byThe county
Address1800 N. Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee · Map2
HoursMonday-Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.2
FeesNot published by the city (official page)
Who can use itresidential household hazardous waste (pesticides, cleaning products, small electronics, etc.); phone 850-606-18032

Leon County Solid Waste Management Facility (hazardous waste drop-off; paint, oil, batteries)

TypeHousehold hazardous waste
Run byThe county
Address7550 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee · Map2
HoursNot published by the city (official page)
FeesNot published by the city (official page)
Phone850-606-1800

Cash for Trash (City Community Beautification and Waste Management facility; event only)

TypeRecycling center
Run byThe city
Address2727 Major James Morgan Jr. Way · Map9
Hoursthird Saturday of April and October, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.9
Feesfree; $5 utility bill credit for City garbage customers9
Who can use itCity utility bill required for the credit9

Marpan Recycling (construction & demolition debris)

TypeTransfer station
Run byprivate (named by City)
Address6020 Woodville Hwy · Map12
HoursNot published by the city (official page)
FeesNot published by the city (official page)
Phone850-216-1006

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

Sources: 2026 Customer Service Guide (Recycling, Garbage, Yard Wast…, Cash For Trash, Construction & Demolition Debris, Household Hazardous Waste Recycling & Disposal Locations (… Last checked Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup formtalgov.com (log in to utility account, Requests tab) or call 850-891-4968; report garbage/recycling not collected by 6 p.m. the same day or by 10 a.m. the next business day11
Phone850-891-4968 (Waste Management)2
311Not published by the city (official page)
Official websitetalgov.com1

Sources: Waste Management Services, 2026 Customer Service Guide (Recycling, Garbage, Yard Wast…, Report a Waste Management Pickup Issue - Residential Last checked Report a change

Nearby cities

All Florida cities: Florida trash pickup schedules.

Tallahassee trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Tallahassee?

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

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

New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: Offices closed Thu-Fri Jan 1-2, 2026 (blue week). Mon-Wed no change; Thursday customers collected Fri Jan 2; Friday customers Sat Jan 3. Includes garbage, recycling, bulky and yard waste.

How do I get rid of bulky items in Tallahassee?

Set collection days. No booking for Red/Blue week pickup: place items behind the curb, in a separate pile from yard waste and away from bins, no earlier than the weekend before your Red/Blue collection day. Larger items (over 6x4x4 ft), C&D and oversize piles: Special Pickup request via utility account (Requests tab), allow 3-5 business days; or bring bulky items to a Cash for Trash event. Fees: Free on Red/Blue week; Special Pickup $110.46 per quarter hour (minimum $110.46, timed rate excluding travel) plus disposal fees: garbage (Class I) $78.91/ton, clean yard waste (Class II) $50.18/ton, mixed bulk (Class III) $78.91/ton, tires $180.00/ton or prorated, mixed special waste varies.

Does Tallahassee recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Tallahassee?

Use the city’s online form (talgov.com) or call 850-891-4968 (Waste Management).

Sources

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    Waste Management ServicesCity · talgov.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Observed HolidaysCity · talgov.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Look Up Your Waste Management Pick Up Schedule By AddressCity · talgov.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Bulky ItemsCity · talgov.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Yard WasteCity · talgov.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    What Can Be Recycled in Tallahassee?City · talgov.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Request for a Special Pickup - ResidentialCity · talgov.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Cash For TrashCity · talgov.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Electronic Waste Pick Up Request FormCity · talgov.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Report a Waste Management Pickup Issue - ResidentialCity · talgov.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Construction & Demolition DebrisCity · talgov.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    City Service Changes for Election Day Holiday (Oct 27, 2026)City · talgov.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Leon County Hazardous Waste CenterCounty · cms.leoncountyfl.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Leon County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off SiteCounty · cms.leoncountyfl.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    City Service Changes for New Year's Day Holiday (Jan 1-2, 2026)City · talgov.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    City Service Changes for Emancipation Day Holiday (May 20, 2026)City · talgov.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    City Service Changes for Memorial Day Holiday (May 25, 2026)City · talgov.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    City Service Changes for Fourth of July Holiday (Jul 3, 2026)City · talgov.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    City Service Changes for Labor Day Holiday (Sep 7, 2026)City · talgov.com · checked October 30, 2026
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