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Jacksonville Trash Pickup Schedule
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This Jacksonville trash pickup schedule covers one of the simplest systems among major US cities - as the largest city by area in the continental US, Jacksonville keeps its waste schedule straightforward: weekly garbage, every-other-week recycling on the same day, and one of the shortest holiday-exception lists of any major city, since only Thanksgiving and Christmas change anything. Here's exactly how the Jacksonville garbage collection schedule works and where to find your specific day.
How often is trash picked up in Jacksonville?
The Jacksonville curbside collection schedule collects garbage weekly, with recycling every other week in the yellow-lid cart on the same day as your garbage - your address falls on either Week A or Week B. Yard waste is also collected on your regular day.
| Stream | Frequency | Container |
|---|---|---|
| Garbage | Weekly | Garbage cart |
| Recycling | Every other week | Yellow-lid cart |
| Yard waste | Weekly, same day | Bundled / bagged |
Recycling must go in loose - no plastic bags - and the yellow lid needs to close all the way for the cart to be collected.
Find your exact pickup day
Every address on the Jacksonville trash collection calendar has its own pickup day: your collection day and Week A/B cycle depend on your specific address - there isn't one single day for the whole city. The City of Jacksonville's own lookup tool is the accurate source:
Look up your address on jacksonville.gov →
You can also use the MyJax app for a personalized collection calendar, or call 630-CITY at (904) 630-2489 with questions.
Bin placement rules
- Set carts at the curb by 6:00 AM on your collection day
- Keep the yellow recycling lid fully closed
- Skip plastic bags in the recycling cart - loose items only
- Service covers single-family homes and buildings with 4 or fewer units
Jacksonville Trash Holiday Schedule
Jacksonville adjusts collection for exactly two holidays: Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Regardless of how many days city offices close, waste collection only shifts for these two. No other holiday changes your pickup day.
| Holiday | 2026 date | Affects pickup? |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1 | No |
| MLK Day | Monday, Jan 19 | No |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16 | No |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25 | No |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4 | No |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7 | No |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26 | Yes - Thursday routes move to Saturday, Nov 28 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25 | Yes - Friday routes move to Saturday, Dec 26 |
Confirm your specific shift using the Waste Wizard tool at myjax.custhelp.com before each holiday week.
What goes in each bin
Garbage
WeeklyGoes in
- Food-soiled paper & napkins
- Plastic bags & film wrap
- Broken glassware, ceramics
- Pet waste, diapers
Keep out
- Batteries & electronics
- Paint, chemicals, motor oil
Recycling
Every other weekGoes in
- Cardboard, flattened
- Paper & mail
- Metal cans, rinsed
- Rigid plastic bottles & jugs
Keep out
- Plastic bags & film
- Styrofoam
- Food-soiled containers
Yard waste
WeeklyGoes in
- Grass clippings, leaves
- Bundled branches
- Plant trimmings
Keep out
- Dirt, rocks, sod
- Treated or painted wood
Bulk item pickup
Unlike cities that require a separate appointment, Jacksonville collects bulk items right on your regular scheduled day - no extra call needed for standard loads.
Bulk items
Up to 5 cubic yardsGoes in
- Furniture & mattresses
- Refrigerators & appliances
- Yard debris removal
Keep out
- Construction debris
- Household hazardous waste
- Tires & auto parts
How much does garbage service cost in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville bills solid waste as a flat annual fee rather than a per-cart rate, and it covers garbage, recycling, and yard waste together - there's no separate charge for extra streams.
| Rate | Amount |
|---|---|
| Standard residential fee (2026) | $29.50/month ($354/year) |
| Standard fee (2027) | $32/month |
| Low-income exemption | $12.65/month ($151.80/year) |
This was Jacksonville's first solid waste fee increase since 2010, approved by City Council in 2025. If you think you qualify for the low-income exemption, applications go through the Office of Administrative Services.
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