What is my garbage, yard waste, or recycling collection day?

Please call 630-CITY (2489) for assistance with your collection schedules.  You may also look this information up online. 

How do I discard building materials or construction debris?

For small home projects performed by the homeowner, residents can discard up to one cubic yard (two full construction wheelbarrows) of building materials weekly on household garbage collection day.  Materials must not exceed 5 feet in length or width or weigh more than 40 pounds.  If possible, containerize all materials and place them separately from the household garbage for verification of quantities.  If you will be generating quantities more than listed above, you will need to hire a rubbish removal company to provide a construction debris container.  Any debris from work performed by a contractor must be removed by the contractor.  As with all household garbage, waste should be placed at the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. on collection day.  Waste should not be placed at the curb before 5:00 p.m. the day prior to scheduled collection and all empty containers must be removed from the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. the day after scheduled collection.

Where do I discard my needles?

Place small amounts of needles, lancets, etc. in a hard plastic or metal container (detergent bottle, coffee can).  Do not use a clear container or a glass container.  Secure the lid with heavy-duty tape.  Discard the container in the middle of your garbage receptacle.

How do I stop junk mail?

The bulk business mail that people receive in one day could produce enough energy to heat 250,000 homes. To remove your name from most bulk business mailing lists, write to:

Mail Preference Service

Attn:  Dept. 27418459

Direct Marketing Association
P. O. Box 282
Carmel, New York 10512

Why isn't the smooth paperboard from pasta and cereal boxes or juice and milk cartons recycled in the curbside bins?

The paperboard has fibers so thin that in the recycling process they just dissolve. Juice and milk cartons typically have paper with a wax coating that makes it unacceptable in our current program.  However, corrugated cardboard, which has the ridges between the two layers of smooth paper, is acceptable and is usually made into paper bags.

I live in an apartment/condo.  How do I recycle?

First, contact the management of the complex to check in the Yellow Pages under recycling. Numerous companies, including some of those listed below, will provide free waste audits on the materials generated by the tenants. Then it's a matter of contracting with the company which can provide the most reasonable service.

You may also locate facilities close to you for various commodities at the Earth 911 website.  Additionally, you may contact the recycling facilities and service providers listed below to learn what material(s) they will accept for recycling from individuals.

AMERICAN RUBBER TECHNOLOGIES 302 N. Lane Avenue 904-786-5200 BEACHES RECYCLING CENTER 56 W. 6th Street 904-246-7581 BERMAN BROTHERS 2500 Evergreen Ave. 904-353-3695 BURKHALTER WRECKING 2476 Kings Road 904-354-7813 WASTE SERVICES OF FLORIDA, INC. 7580 Philips Hwy. 904-731-3440 THE BATTERY STATION 22 S. Edgewood Ave. 904-781-0659 CITY APPLIANCE CENTER 2675 Commonwealth Ave. 904-384-1380 COMMERCIAL METALS 2038 Lane Avenue 904-786-2771 ENVIRO-COMP SERVICES 7000 Imeson Road 904-766-3337 JACK'S RECYCLING AND SALVAGE 1229 Clark Street 904-448-2464 JAX SCRAP METAL PROCESSORS, INC. 1352 W. Beaver St. 904-358-3290 JONES ROAD LANDFILL AND RECYCLING 3400 Jones Road 904-781-2407

MAIN RECYCLING 1352 W. Beaver Street 904-354-3708 MULLINIKS 5937 Soutel Drive 904-764-3644 OLD KINGS ROAD SOLID WASTE 8540 Old Kings Road 904-768-5363 ON SITE SHREDDERS 9839 Old Baymeadows Rd. 904-636-0676 REALCO 8707 SOMERS ROAD 904-751-1556 GATEWAY DISPOSAL 9798 Normandy Blvd. 904-389-9976 SMURFIT-STONE RECYCLING 1580 W. Beaver St. 904-356-7122 SOUTHLAND RECYCLING SERVICES 2127 Hubbard St. 904-354-8107 SP RECYCLING 955 Talleyrand Ave. 904-354-1669 ULTRASHRED TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 11200 St. Johns Ind. Pkwy. 904-928-0200 WASTE MANAGEMENT 4710 DIGNAN STREET 904-388-5309

How can I get waste collection service for my business?

The City only provides waste collection services for a fee to small commercial entities that generate no more than 10 cans or bags of waste per collection.  To subscribe (pay) for this service, you may call 387-8837 Ext. 236. 

What are the procedures for collection of appliances, tires and building materials for the small commercial business accounts that do pay the City for service?

Our small commercial business accounts must make their own arrangements for the disposal of appliances, tires and building materials.  These items are not included in the service contract.  Businesses may either arrange for collection and disposal through an independent waste hauler or take items to Trail Ridge Landfill themselves.  Commercial businesses may also take their appliances to the City's Appliance Center, located at 2675 Commonwealth Avenue.  For more information, please call 904-384-1380.  Tires can be disposed at American Rubber Technologies, located at 302 N. Lane Avenue.  For more information, please call them at 904-786-5200.

Is yard waste collection included in the service contract for small commercial businesses?

Yard waste collection is included in the small commercial business service contracts.  Yard Waste must meet the specifications for residential yard waste collection.

My business does not qualify for the City's small commercial business collection service.  How do I rent a dumpster?  What are the fees for renting dumpsters? Are dumpsters available in a variety of sizes?

The City does not provide commercial dumpster service.  To obtain information regarding the rental of dumpsters and roll-off containers, the fees involved and the sizes available, please refer to the Yellow Pages in your telephone book.  You will find several companies from which to choose under the Garbage Collection listings.  You will need to ensure that the company you choose is properly licensed to provide the service you need.  For waste other than construction and demolition debris and recycled materials, the company must have a franchise issued by the City.