Tallahassee Bulk Trash Pickup Rules (2026 Rules & Calendar)
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 5 items per collection. Bulky items are collected curbside every other week on an alternating Red and Blue week schedule according to your assigned collection day. Place bulky items at the curb no sooner than the weekend before your scheduled pickup date. Bulk items that cannot be collected curbside can be taken to bi-annual Cash for Trash community cleanup events.
Tallahassee bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Bulky items are collected curbside every other week on an alternating Red and Blue week schedule according to your assigned collection day. Place bulky items at the curb no sooner than the weekend before your scheduled pickup date. Bulk items that cannot be collected curbside can be taken to bi-annual Cash for Trash community cleanup events. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 5 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | 850-891-4968 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Appliances
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Construction debris
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
How to throw away a mattress in Tallahassee
Follow the listed bulk rule: Bulky items are collected curbside every other week on an alternating Red and Blue week schedule according to your assigned collection day. Place bulky items at the curb no sooner than the weekend before your scheduled pickup date. Bulk items that cannot be collected curbside can be taken to bi-annual Cash for Trash community cleanup events.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup. Read mattress bagging laws →
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: Not required under the listed rules. Appliances such as washers, dryers, and stoves are accepted during bulky collection. For residential electronics, request a special pickup online or call 850-891-4968 for Thursday collection.
Tallahassee Curbside Scavenging & Trash Picking Rules
Whether you want usable items salvaged before the compactor crushes them or you are looking for scrap metal, understand the local curbside legal boundaries in Tallahassee.
Public Curb vs. City Cart Ownership
Under federal precedent, property discarded in public rights-of-way is legally abandoned. However, many municipal ordinances classify materials placed inside official city-owned recycling carts as city property. Removing materials from inside containers can trigger municipal pilfering fines.
Mark Usable Items with a "FREE" Sign
If you want scrap metal collectors or neighbors to haul away working appliances, lawnmowers, or furniture before bulk pickup day, tape a clear "FREE" sign to the item and place it directly on the curb line away from your private driveway.
Tallahassee Area Landfills & Citizen Drop-Off Stations
When you have large renovation loads, dirt, concrete, or bulky waste exceeding curbside limits, self-haul directly to a verified transfer station or county landfill serving Leon County.
📍 1021 Easterwood Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32311
Primary regional materials recovery facility processing residential single-stream recycling, yard trimmings, and construction materials for Tallahassee.
📍 7550 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32311
Regional sanitary landfill facility accepting municipal solid waste, oversized bulky items, construction debris, scrap tires, and major appliances.
📍 7550 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32311
Dedicated hazardous materials facility accepting residential paint, automotive fluids, lawn chemicals, batteries, and electronic scrap.
All open truck beds and trailers must be secured with a tarp. Unsecured loads face an immediate $20 to $50 state fee at the scale.
Most facilities have a minimum entry fee ($25 to $45) covering up to 1,000 lbs, with prorated per-ton rates for heavier commercial debris.
To receive discounted residential gate rates, bring a valid state driver license and a current local municipal water or utility bill.
If your project exceeds city bulk limits, review our dumpster rental vs. bulk pickup cost comparison or read our construction debris weight guide.
Local disposal alternatives in Leon County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Marpan Recycling Center
1021 Easterwood Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32311
Primary regional materials recovery facility processing residential single-stream recycling, yard trimmings, and construction materials for Tallahassee.
Leon County Solid Waste Management Facility (Apalachee Regional Landfill)
7550 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32311
Regional sanitary landfill facility accepting municipal solid waste, oversized bulky items, construction debris, scrap tires, and major appliances.
Leon County Household Hazardous Waste Center
7550 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32311
Dedicated hazardous materials facility accepting residential paint, automotive fluids, lawn chemicals, batteries, and electronic scrap.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Tallahassee Utilities Waste Management Division · municipal dpw
Phone: 850-891-4968
435 N Macomb StTallahassee, FL 32301
These collection rules cover Zone Tallahassee Curbside Collection Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Tallahassee, FL?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place containers at the curb no earlier than the day before scheduled collection and return them to your storage area near the home no later than the day following service.. These rules apply to Zone Tallahassee Curbside Collection Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Tallahassee?
As of 2026-10-10: 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: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Tallahassee Curbside Collection Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Tallahassee?
Bulky items are collected curbside every other week on an alternating Red and Blue week schedule according to your assigned collection day. Place bulky items at the curb no sooner than the weekend before your scheduled pickup date. Bulk items that cannot be collected curbside can be taken to bi-annual Cash for Trash community cleanup events. The listed limit is 5 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 850-891-4968 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Tallahassee Curbside Collection Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Tallahassee?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard and paperboard boxes (flattened cereal, tissue, and shoe boxes), Newspapers, brown paper grocery bags, magazines, catalogs, and books, Junk mail, envelopes of all types, and office paper, Plastic food and beverage containers and small buckets (up to 3 gallons), Butter, yogurt, margarine, sour cream, and cottage cheese tubs, Glass bottles and jars of any color, Metal food and beverage cans (tin, steel, aluminum). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic grocery bags and plastic wrap (never bag recyclables), Styrofoam take-out containers and packaging materials, Containers that held motor oil, pesticides, or hazardous chemicals, Food scraps, greasy pizza boxes, and liquids, Batteries and electronic waste. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Tallahassee Curbside Collection Routes.