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St. Petersburg Bulk Trash Pickup Rules

Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 5 items per collection. St. Petersburg provides free special pickup for qualifying items including furniture, appliances, carpet (up to 3 cubic yards), doors (max 2), windows (max 2), car tires (max 5), car batteries (max 5), and empty 20lb propane tanks (max 2). Submit a request through SeeClickFix or call 727-893-7398. Larger quantities of excess waste, construction debris, or brush cost $25.65 per cubic yard.

St. Petersburg bulk pickup rules

Bulk waste limits and booking rules for St. Petersburg
Collection ruleSt. Petersburg provides free special pickup for qualifying items including furniture, appliances, carpet (up to 3 cubic yards), doors (max 2), windows (max 2), car tires (max 5), car batteries (max 5), and empty 20lb propane tanks (max 2). Submit a request through SeeClickFix or call 727-893-7398. Larger quantities of excess waste, construction debris, or brush cost $25.65 per cubic yard.
Limit per pickup5 items
Permitted materialsNo unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out.
Advance noticeRequired before collection.
Dispatch phone727-893-7398

Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials

How to throw away a mattress in St. Petersburg

Follow the listed bulk rule: St. Petersburg provides free special pickup for qualifying items including furniture, appliances, carpet (up to 3 cubic yards), doors (max 2), windows (max 2), car tires (max 5), car batteries (max 5), and empty 20lb propane tanks (max 2). Submit a request through SeeClickFix or call 727-893-7398. Larger quantities of excess waste, construction debris, or brush cost $25.65 per cubic yard.

Special disposal mandates

Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.

Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: Not required under the listed rules. Appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, and water heaters are collected through the special pickup program. Refrigerators and freezers must be emptied and doors removed or taped shut.

Local disposal alternatives in Pinellas County

For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.

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 St. Petersburg Sanitation Department · municipal dpw

Phone: 727-893-7398

One 4th St N
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Visit Official St. Petersburg Sanitation Portal Official municipality portal at stpete.org

These collection rules cover Zone St. Petersburg Residential Sanitation Routes.

Trash & recycling questions

What days is trash collected in St. Petersburg, FL?

Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Containers may be placed at the curb or alley after 7 p.m. the night before collection, by 7 a.m. on collection day, and must be removed by 7 p.m. the same day to the side or back of the residence.. These rules apply to Zone St. Petersburg Residential Sanitation Routes.

Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in St. Petersburg?

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: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone St. Petersburg Residential Sanitation Routes.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in St. Petersburg?

St. Petersburg provides free special pickup for qualifying items including furniture, appliances, carpet (up to 3 cubic yards), doors (max 2), windows (max 2), car tires (max 5), car batteries (max 5), and empty 20lb propane tanks (max 2). Submit a request through SeeClickFix or call 727-893-7398. Larger quantities of excess waste, construction debris, or brush cost $25.65 per cubic yard. The listed limit is 5 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 727-893-7398 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone St. Petersburg Residential Sanitation Routes.

What items are accepted for recycling in St. Petersburg?

The listed accepted materials are Glass containers and bottles (all colors), Aluminum and steel cans, steel jar lids, Milk and juice cartons, drink boxes, Plastic bottles, jugs, jars, and tubs, Newspapers, magazines, mail, shopping circulars, windowed envelopes, Cardboard and mixed paper (clean and dry). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and plastic film (never bag recyclables), Paper towels, napkins, and tissue products, Food scraps, liquids, and soiled paper, Yard waste, tree trimmings, and grass clippings, Hazardous chemicals, paint, and lithium batteries. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone St. Petersburg Residential Sanitation Routes.