Sarasota trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly garbage + recycling + yard on assigned day (address lookup: My Area / Solid Waste). Verified 2026-10-15 · sarasotafl.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 7:00 a.m. assigned day. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · sarasotafl.gov |
| Recycling | Same assigned collection day as garbage (mandatory). Cart Smart tool / Click-2-Fix for carts. Verified 2026-10-15 · sarasotafl.gov |
| Bulk | Couches/tables/mattresses/appliances OK at curb with regular collection if ≤ about 1 cy (~3×3×3 ft / washer-dryer size); over 1 cy → special pickup (call). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · sarasotafl.gov |
| Hauler | City of Sarasota Solid Waste Division. |
| Contacts | Solid Waste 941-263-6170. Verified 2026-10-15 · sarasotafl.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 7:00 a.m. assigned day.
Where
Right-of-way; ≥6 ft clearance; lids closed.
Limits
Yard in cans, paper bags, or bundles ≤50 lb; bundles ≤48 in. Improper yard aren't collected (retry next week or special).
Not allowed
Open-lid carts; oversized bulk without special; improper yard prep.
Bags
Yard paper bags OK.
Verified 2026-10-15 · sarasotafl.gov
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · sarasotafl.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day 2026 | 2026-07-04 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
| New Year's Day 2027 | 2027-01-01 | — |
Verified 2026-10-15 · sarasotafl.gov
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Full details for Sarasota: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City Solid Waste Division. Weekly garbage + recycling + yard on assigned day (address lookup: My Area / Solid Waste). Carts lids closed; at right-of-way by 7:00 a.m.; not under trees / in roadway; ≥6 ft from obstructions. Mandatory recycling (city ordinance). 941-263-6170.
- Recycling
- Same assigned collection day as garbage (mandatory). Cart Smart tool / Click-2-Fix for carts. Details via Solid Waste.
- Bulk pickup
- Couches/tables/mattresses/appliances OK at curb with regular collection if ≤ about 1 cy (~3×3×3 ft / washer-dryer size); over 1 cy → special pickup (call 941-263-6170).
- Curbside: when
- By 7:00 a.m. assigned day.
- Curbside: where
- right-of-way; ≥6 ft clearance; lids closed.
- Curbside: limits
- Yard in cans, paper bags, or bundles ≤50 lb; bundles ≤48 in. Improper yard aren't collected (retry next week or special).
- Curbside: brush
- ≤48 in / ≤50 lb; cans or paper bags.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Open-lid carts; oversized bulk without special; improper yard prep.
- Curbside: bags
- Yard paper bags OK.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Special pickup fees via Solid Waste (not dollar-listed in news item).
- Holidays
- Independence Day 2026 (2026-07-04): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
- New Year's Day 2027 (2027-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
Not yet confirmed. Check your city.
- Hauler
- City of Sarasota Solid Waste Division
- Contacts
- Solid Waste 941-263-6170
- Find your day
- Solid Waste hub + My Area day lookup + resident guidelines news
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: sarasotafl.gov
Bulk: sarasotafl.gov
Holidays: sarasotafl.gov
Curbside: sarasotafl.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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