St. Petersburg Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
St. Petersburg recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
Accepted items
- 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)
Prohibited items
- 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
Can you recycle these items in St. Petersburg?
Can you recycle cardboard in St. Petersburg?
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Can you recycle pizza boxes in St. Petersburg?
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Can you recycle plastic #1 in St. Petersburg?
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Can you recycle plastic #2 in St. Petersburg?
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Can you recycle plastic #3 in St. Petersburg?
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Can you recycle plastic #4 in St. Petersburg?
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Can you recycle plastic #5 in St. Petersburg?
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Can you recycle plastic #6 in St. Petersburg?
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Can you recycle plastic #7 in St. Petersburg?
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Can you recycle glass in St. Petersburg?
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Can you recycle aluminum in St. Petersburg?
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Can you recycle shredded paper in St. Petersburg?
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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 2026-09-23: 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.