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Residential Collection Services

Curbside garbage and recycling collection services are provided to residents in unincorporated parts of Sarasota County by Waste Management.

Garbage and recyclable items are all collected on the same day.
Containers/items may be placed at the curb beginning at 5 p.m. the day before collection, and should be curbside by 6 a.m. on your collection day.
Empty containers should be brought in from the curb by 10 a.m. on the day following collection.
Other items that may be collected curbside are listed below. A complete list and preparation instructions can be viewed in the Residential How-To Guide.
Appliances (small kitchen) 
Electronics (stereos, computers, toaster, etc.)
Bulk waste (furniture, mattresses, etc.)
Construction wastes (limited to four, 32-gallon containers, each weighing 40 lbs. or less)
Over-sized waste* (basketball poles, exercise equipment, swing sets, etc.)
Tires
TV's & Monitors** (under 40 lbs.)
Used Motor Oil
* Pickups for over-sized waste must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance with Waste Management. Call 941-493-4100. Service fees may apply.

**Pickups for TV's and monitors that weigh more than 40 lbs. should be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance with Waste Management. Call 941-493-4100.

Collection Hours
Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-8 p.m. 

No collection service provided on New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Service will be delayed one day for the remainder of the holiday week.
Any regular Friday collection delayed by a holiday will occur on Saturday.
2024 Holiday Collection Calendar
Rear Door Collection
Residents who supply the county with a physician's note may have rear door garbage and recycling service provided at no charge.

All other residents may also take advantage of rear door pick-up for a fee. NOTE: this service only applies to garbage. Recyclables, yard waste and any large or special pickup items must still be placed curbside.

To schedule rear door garbage service, contact Waste Management at 941-493-4100.