Melbourne trash & recycling schedule

Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.

At a glance

TrashTwice weekly garbage — green-top cart; zones split by Sarno Rd (FAQ: N of Sarno Tue/Fri; S Mon/Thu incl. Beachside).

Verified 2026-10-15 · melbourneflorida.org

Curbside6 a.m. collection day; off curb by 6 a.m. following day. Checklist

Verified 2026-10-15 · melbourneflorida.org

RecyclingWednesdays all areas (city page). Waste Management (WM) recycling guide / poster. Missed: (ECO) or WM.

Verified 2026-10-15 · melbourneflorida.org

BulkWeekly bulky + weekly yard (day varies by zone per residential guide PDF). Specialty bulky (appliances, tires, e-waste) — schedule Waste Management (WM)/ECO. Bulk page

Source: Not yet confirmed

HaulerWaste Management (City of Melbourne franchise); ECO Division oversight.
ContactsECO 321-608-5080 / [email protected]; Waste Management (WM) 321-723-4455.

Verified 2026-10-15 · melbourneflorida.org

Curbside

Curbside checklist

City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.

When

6 a.m. collection day; off curb by 6 a.m. following day.

Where

3 ft clearance; lids closed.

Limits

One recycle + one trash cart included; Waste Management (WM) fees for extras.

Not allowed

Waste Management (WM) guide; household hazardous waste to Sarno Landfill household hazardous waste center (Brevard).

Bags

Bag trash in green-top cart as needed; recyclables loose per Waste Management (WM).

Verified 2026-10-15 · melbourneflorida.org

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Full details for Melbourne: every rule, with sources
Trash
City franchise Waste Management. Twice weekly garbage — green-top cart; zones split by Sarno Rd (FAQ: N of Sarno Tue/Fri; S Mon/Thu incl. Beachside). 6 a.m. set-out; remove by 6 a.m. next day; pickup 6 a.m.–7 p.m. 3 ft between carts/obstacles. One trash + one yellow-top recycle cart per dwelling (stay with address). Extra/swap carts via Waste Management (WM) 321-723-4455 ($70 extra; size swap $25).
Recycling
Wednesdays all areas (city page). Waste Management (WM) recycling guide / poster. Missed: 321-608-5080 (ECO) or WM.
Bulk pickup
Weekly bulky + weekly yard (day varies by zone per residential guide PDF). Specialty bulky (appliances, tires, e-waste) — schedule Waste Management (WM)/ECO. Large yard piles — call ECO/WM.
Curbside: when
6 a.m. collection day; off curb by 6 a.m. following day.
Curbside: where
3 ft clearance; lids closed.
Curbside: limits
One recycle + one trash cart included; Waste Management (WM) fees for extras.
Curbside: brush
Containerized yard waste weekly per zone schedule (guide PDF).
Curbside: not allowed
Waste Management (WM) guide; household hazardous waste to Sarno Landfill household hazardous waste center (Brevard).
Curbside: bags
Bag trash in green-top cart as needed; recyclables loose per Waste Management (WM).
Curbside: fees and fines
Code enforcement via city for improper disposal.
Holidays

Not yet confirmed. Check your city.

Hauler
Waste Management (City of Melbourne franchise); ECO Division oversight.
Contacts
ECO 321-608-5080 / [email protected]; Waste Management (WM) 321-723-4455.
Find your day
Melbourne collection map / residential guide PDF.
Sources
Trash and recycling: melbourneflorida.org
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: melbourneflorida.org
Verified
2026-10-15

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