Jacksonville Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Set out garbage no later than 6:00 a.m. on collection day and no earlier than 5:00 p.m. the day prior; remove empty receptacles by 6:00 a.m. the day after collection.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Set out garbage no later than 6:00 a.m. on collection day and no earlier than 5:00 p.m. the day prior; remove empty receptacles by 6:00 a.m. the day after collection. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Collected curbside every other week on designated bulk collection day. Furniture and mattresses collected without appointment; appliances and tires require scheduling via 630-CITY (2489). | Up to 5 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Weekly collection; tree limbs, sticks, and logs under 5 feet long and less than 40 pounds; up to 5 cubic yards per week; do not place in automated carts. |
Trash container requirements
- Automated service areas: City-issued garbage cart with lid fully closed
- Place carts at least 2 feet apart and 3 feet away from obstructions with wheels away from road
- Non-automated areas: Cans with handles and tight-fitting lids or plastic bags (max 45 gallons and 40 lbs)
Jacksonville recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Corrugated cardboard (flat and cut 2 feet by 3 feet or smaller) and fiberboard boxes
- Paper (mail, office, school paper, newspapers, magazines, catalogs, paperback books, brown paper bags)
- Plastics numbered #1-#3, #5, or #7 (clean food, beverage, detergent, and cleaning bottles and jugs)
- Metal containers (aluminum cans, steel food cans, and aluminum baking pans)
- Cartons (milk, juice, soup, broth containers)
- Glass bottles and jars (green, brown, or clear; discard lids in garbage)
Prohibited items
- Plastic grocery bags, sandwich bags, plastic film, or cling wrap (any #4 LDPE)
- Polystyrene foam / Styrofoam of all types (any #6 plastic)
- Shredded paper
- Aerosol cans
- Batteries, wires, cables, electronics, or hazardous waste
- Food scraps or yard waste
Jacksonville bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Collected curbside every other week on designated bulk collection day. Furniture and mattresses collected without appointment; appliances and tires require scheduling via 630-CITY (2489). |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 5 items |
| Permitted materials | Furniture |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 904-630-2489 |
Jacksonville holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Jacksonville, FL
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Jacksonville Solid Waste Division · municipal dpw
Phone: 904-630-2489
1031 Superior StreetJacksonville, FL 32254
These collection rules cover Zone Residential Curbside Service Areas (Monday through Friday by Route).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Jacksonville, FL?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Set out garbage no later than 6:00 a.m. on collection day and no earlier than 5:00 p.m. the day prior; remove empty receptacles by 6:00 a.m. the day after collection.. These rules apply to Zone Residential Curbside Service Areas (Monday through Friday by Route).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Jacksonville?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Residential Curbside Service Areas (Monday through Friday by Route).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Jacksonville?
Collected curbside every other week on designated bulk collection day. Furniture and mattresses collected without appointment; appliances and tires require scheduling via 630-CITY (2489). The listed limit is 5 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 904-630-2489 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Residential Curbside Service Areas (Monday through Friday by Route).
What items are accepted for recycling in Jacksonville?
The listed accepted materials are Corrugated cardboard (flat and cut 2 feet by 3 feet or smaller) and fiberboard boxes, Paper (mail, office, school paper, newspapers, magazines, catalogs, paperback books, brown paper bags), Plastics numbered #1-#3, #5, or #7 (clean food, beverage, detergent, and cleaning bottles and jugs), Metal containers (aluminum cans, steel food cans, and aluminum baking pans), Cartons (milk, juice, soup, broth containers), Glass bottles and jars (green, brown, or clear; discard lids in garbage). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic grocery bags, sandwich bags, plastic film, or cling wrap (any #4 LDPE), Polystyrene foam / Styrofoam of all types (any #6 plastic), Shredded paper, Aerosol cans, Batteries, wires, cables, electronics, or hazardous waste, Food scraps or yard waste. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Residential Curbside Service Areas (Monday through Friday by Route).