Orlando 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 6:00 AM (set out by 6:00 AM on collection day)
- 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: 6:00 AM (set out by 6:00 AM on collection day) |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Up to two large items placed curbside on your scheduled yard waste day; no prior appointment required | Up to 2 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Up to 4 cubic yards per week. Place bagged yard waste (up to 40 lbs each) or tied bundles (branches max 4 feet long, 4 inches diameter, up to 40 lbs) at the curb by 6:00 AM. Never place yard waste in trash or recycling carts. |
Trash container requirements
- City-issued garbage cart
- Place cart at the curb at least two feet from obstacles like mailboxes or utility boxes
- Do not overload bin; lid must close completely
Orlando recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Plastic bottles and containers
- Glass bottles and jars
- Aluminum, steel and tin cans
- Cardboard (flattened boxes)
- Paper (newspapers, paper bags, junk mail, and drink cartons)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags
- Food waste
- Polystyrene foam cups and containers
- Aluminum food pans
- Yard waste in recycling carts
Orlando bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Up to two large items placed curbside on your scheduled yard waste day; no prior appointment required |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 2 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 | 407-246-2314 |
Orlando 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: Orlando, 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 Orlando Solid Waste Division · municipal dpw
Phone: 407-246-2314
1028 Woods AvenueOrlando, FL 32805
These collection rules cover Zone Orlando Citywide Curbside Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Orlando, FL?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out 6:00 AM (set out by 6:00 AM on collection day). These rules apply to Zone Orlando Citywide Curbside Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Orlando?
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 Orlando Citywide Curbside Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Orlando?
Up to two large items placed curbside on your scheduled yard waste day; no prior appointment required The listed limit is 2 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 407-246-2314 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Orlando Citywide Curbside Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Orlando?
The listed accepted materials are Plastic bottles and containers, Glass bottles and jars, Aluminum, steel and tin cans, Cardboard (flattened boxes), Paper (newspapers, paper bags, junk mail, and drink cartons). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, Food waste, Polystyrene foam cups and containers, Aluminum food pans, Yard waste in recycling carts. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Orlando Citywide Curbside Routes.