Jacksonville Trash & Recycling Pickup Schedule (2025)
Complete guide for Jacksonville, FL: weekly garbage & yard waste, every-other-week recycling, bulk (furniture/appliances/tires), HHW & e-waste drop-off, holiday changes, and how to report missed service.
Garbage
Weekly curbside collection (set out by 6:00 a.m.). Confirm your day with the City’s schedule lookup.
Recycling
Every other week in all service areas; use the yellow-lid cart and keep items empty, dry, and loose.
Yard Waste
Weekly; max 5 cubic yards; logs ≤6″ diameter; bag/can ≤40 lb. No yard waste in garbage/recycling carts.
📍 Address Lookup (Official)
See your exact garbage, recycling, bulk and yard-waste days using the City’s online tool (“Waste Wizard / Schedule”).
Find My Collection Day — City of Jacksonville
🗓️ Weekly Pickup & Set-out Rules
- Set-out time: place carts/items curbside by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day; no earlier than 5:00 p.m. the day antes; remove by 6:00 a.m. siguiente día.
- Cart spacing: keep ~3 ft from obstacles; wheels face away from street; lids fully closed.
- Frequencies: garbage & yard waste weekly; recycling every other week.
- Non-automated extra debris (homeowner DIY): up to ~1 cubic yard allowed (limits apply).
- App & portal: use MyJax to check schedules and submit requests.
♻️ Recycling — Accepted & Not Accepted
Accepted (Yellow-lid cart)
- Paper & cardboard (flattened)
- Glass bottles & jars
- Metal cans (aluminum/steel)
- Rigid plastics (#1, #2, #3, #5, #7)
Not Accepted
- Plastic bags/film; tanglers (hoses/cords)
- Styrofoam/foam; shredded paper
- Batteries, wires/cables, needles; food or yard waste
🌿 Yard Waste Rules (Weekly)
- Limit: up to 5 cubic yards per week (30 32-gallon bags).
- Weight/size: items or containers ≤40 lb; logs/branches ≤6″ in diameter; bags tied closed.
- Do not use the trash/recycling cart for yard waste; place it separately at the curb.
📦 Bulk Items, Appliances & Tires
- Bulk (furniture, carpets, cut wood): place within ≤5 ft of the curb; pieces ≤5 ft (treated wood ≤6 ft); wrap glass. Schedule may vary by area and item type — confirm in the lookup tool.
- Appliances & tires: scheduling is required (curbside) via 630-CITY or the MyJax portal.
⚠️ Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) & E-Waste
Duval County residents can drop off HHW and e-waste at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 2675 Commonwealth Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32254 — open Tue–Sat 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; periodic mobile events are also available.
🎉 Holiday Schedule
- The city only adjusts collections on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. There are no changes for New Year’s Day. Check the annual notice.
🚚 Missed Pickup — What to Do
- Verify set-out rules (6:00 a.m., separation, lids closed).
- If it hasn’t been collected by 6:00 p.m. on your scheduled day, report it the next day via MyJax or call 630-CITY.
📞 Contacts (City of Jacksonville)
- Solid Waste Division (COJ): info, guides and links.
- MyJax / 630-CITY (904-630-2489): lookup, requests, reports.
- Trail Ridge Landfill: 5110 U.S. Hwy 301S, Baldwin (Hours and rates on the website).
🔗 Data Sources