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Sarasota Trash Pickup Schedule
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This Sarasota trash pickup schedule covers one of the few Florida counties where curbside recycling isn't optional - it's mandatory for every residential customer. Garbage, recycling, and yard waste all run on a simple once-a-week schedule, with a handful of holidays that push things back by a day. Here's exactly how the Sarasota garbage collection schedule works and where to find your specific day.
How often is trash picked up in Sarasota?
The Sarasota curbside collection schedule collects garbage, recycling, and yard waste each once a week. Recycling service is mandatory for residential customers countywide.
| Stream | Frequency | Container |
|---|---|---|
| Garbage | Weekly | Garbage cart |
| Recycling | Weekly | Blue cart |
| Yard waste | Weekly | Curbside |
Recycling is handled by Waste Pro of Florida and FCC Environmental Services under a countywide single-stream contract - keep materials clean, dry, and loose in the cart.
Find your exact pickup day
Every address on the Sarasota trash collection calendar has its own pickup day: your collection day depends on your specific address - there isn't one single day for the whole county. Sarasota County's own collection map is the accurate source, or call for questions:
Look up your address on scgov.net →
For garbage, yard waste, or recycling questions, call the Solid Waste line at (941) 263-6170.
Bin placement rules
- Set carts out by 6:00 AM on your collection day
- Keep recycling materials clean, dry, and loose - not bagged
- Flatten cardboard before placing it in the cart
Sarasota Trash Holiday Schedule
Sarasota County pauses collection for five holidays. If a holiday falls on a weekday, that week's collection is delayed one day for the remainder of the week - any regular Friday route delayed by a holiday moves to Saturday.
| Holiday | 2026 date | Affects pickup? |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1 | Yes - rest of week delayed one day |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4 | No - falls on a weekend |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7 | Yes - rest of week delayed one day |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26 | Yes - rest of week delayed one day |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25 | Yes - rest of week delayed one day |
Double-check your specific day on scgov.net during holiday weeks, since the delay carries through the rest of the week rather than shifting a single pickup.
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
Weekly, mandatoryGoes in
- Flattened cardboard
- Magazines
- Aluminum drink cans
- Steel food tins
- Plastic bottles
Keep out
- Plastic bags & film
- Wet or food-soiled items
- Styrofoam
Yard waste
WeeklyGoes in
- Grass clippings, leaves
- Bundled branches
- Plant trimmings
Keep out
- Dirt, rocks, sod
- Treated or painted wood
Bulk pickup
Every Class I residential property - single-family homes and multiplexes up to 9 units - gets 4 free bulk pickups a year, each covering up to 10 cubic yards. Schedule in advance with your service provider (Waste Pro or FCC Environmental, depending on your area).
Bulk items
4 free per yearGoes in
- Furniture
- Appliances
- Mattresses
Keep out
- Construction debris
- Household hazardous waste
Need a fifth pickup, or a bigger load? Additional bulk collection is available beyond the free four, for a supplemental fee - ask your provider for current pricing.
How much does garbage service cost in Sarasota?
Sarasota County bills solid waste as an annual assessment rather than a monthly charge, though it often appears on your property tax bill or a separate annual notice.
| Customer class | Annual rate (FY2026) |
|---|---|
| Class I (single-family, small multiplex) | $263.96 |
| Class II (apartments/condos, central collection) | $223.24 |
Rates have been rising - about 13% for FY2025 and 11.5% for FY2026 - as the county adjusts contracts with its haulers. Check scgov.net for the current approved rate before budgeting.
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Sarasota County Solid Waste
Bookmark this Sarasota waste collection schedule and check back whenever a holiday shifts the calendar. Need more than curbside pickup? Compare local bulk & junk removal quotes. Browse all Florida cities or the full state directory.