St. Petersburg Bulk Trash Pickup Rules (2026 Rules & Calendar)
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
| Collection 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. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 5 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 727-893-7398 |
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 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. Read mattress bagging laws →
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.
St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg.
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.
St. Petersburg 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 Pinellas County.
📍 1000 62nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33703
Municipal brush and recycling drop-off site accepting grass clippings, tree cuttings, mixed metals, appliances, and cement roofing tiles from residential sanitation account holders.
📍 7750 26th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Northwest drop-off facility offering organic green waste recycling and free finished mulch pickup for St. Petersburg residents.
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 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.
St. Petersburg Brush Site 1 (Northeast)
1000 62nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33703
Municipal brush and recycling drop-off site accepting grass clippings, tree cuttings, mixed metals, appliances, and cement roofing tiles from residential sanitation account holders.
St. Petersburg Brush Site 2 (Northwest)
7750 26th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Northwest drop-off facility offering organic green waste recycling and free finished mulch pickup for St. Petersburg residents.
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 NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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 2026-10-10: 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, 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.