How it works
- Fee billed on the annual tax bill of the county Tax Collector — non-ad valorem assessments section.
- No separate monthly bill. No residential opt-out.
- The county contracts a provider (Waste Management, Republic Services, Waste Pro, or municipal).
- Pickup schedule by address on the county site.
2026 typical rates
| County/City | Annual rate | Garbage frequency | Recycling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade (incorp.) | ~$480 | 2x/wk | 1x/wk |
| Broward (Waste Mgmt) | ~$280 | 2x/wk | 1x/wk |
| Hillsborough | ~$250 | 1x/wk | 1x/2 wk |
| Orange (Orlando) | ~$280 | 1x/wk | 1x/wk |
| Pinellas | ~$320 | 2x/wk | 1x/wk |
| Palm Beach | ~$250 | 1x/wk | 1x/wk |
| Lee (Cape Coral, Fort Myers) | ~$270 | 1x/wk | 1x/2 wk |
| Sarasota | ~$200 | 1x/wk | 1x/2 wk |
Rates indicative; verify county site for current year.
Recycling rules
- Typical accepted: paper, cardboard, plastic #1 (PETE) and #2 (HDPE), glass, aluminum and ferrous.
- Rejected: plastics #3-7 often not recycled in FL (gradual change), styrofoam, plastic bags, electronics.
- County-supplied wheeled recycling bin.
- Verify county site for exact rules (differences between Miami-Dade, Broward, etc.).
Yard waste and bulk
- Yard waste: grass, branches < 6 inches. Weekly or bi-monthly pickup in most counties.
- Bulk pickup: furniture, large items. Often 1x/month on call.
- Hazardous waste: paint, batteries, electronics. Free county drop-off centers.
- Construction debris: not included; must be handled by contractor or rented dumpster.
For Canadian snowbird
- The fee is due even when you're away — automatic on tax bill.
- The concierge / property manager must put out/return bins if pickup continues (otherwise possible fine for left-out bins).
- For long absences: bin suspension may be requested (rare, verify county).
- Check your HOA-specific rules — many require out-of-sight bin storage.
Formulaires officiels et pages de référence
Responsabilité du lecteur
Toujours utiliser la dernière version disponible sur le site officiel cité ci-dessous. Les seuils, taux et délais évoluent. CanadaFlorida ne se substitue pas à un professionnel licencié.
Every figure, rate, threshold, and deadline in this guide is drawn from a verifiable primary source listed at the bottom of the page. The article is updated whenever the underlying rules change, with a fresh review date stamped at the top.
Sources and references
Public sources verified as of the last review date (Florida Statutes, Florida Department of Revenue, Citizens, FEMA, DBPR).
- Miami-Dade Department of Solid Waste Management. miamidade.gov/solidwaste
- Broward County Solid Waste. broward.org
- Hillsborough County Solid Waste Management Division. hillsboroughcounty.org