The Recycling in Sarasota Florida Guide

Garbage, yard waste and recyclable items are all collected on the same day. 

• Items may be placed at the curb beginning at 5 p.m. the day before collection, and should be curbside by 6 a.m. on your collection day.
• Empty containers should be brought in from the curb by 10 a.m. on the day following collection.

Yard waste should be placed separately from garbage and recyclables at the curb for collection.

• It should be bundled into groups and secured with string.
• Each bundle should not exceed 40 pounds or four feet in length.  

Other items that may be collected curbside include used motor oil, oil filters and electronics. 

• Oil should be placed in a container with a screw top lid.
• Filters should placed in clear plastic bags.

Pickups for electronics should be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance with Waste Management.

Curbside garbage and recycling collection services are provided to residents in unincorporated parts of Sarasota County by Waste Management.

What happens to the items placed in your recycling bin? Check out this video!

• Appliances
• Electronics (no TVs or monitors-may be placed curbside)
• Bulk waste
• Construction wastes (limited to four, 32-gallon containers, each weighing 40 lbs. or less)
• Garbage
• Oversized waste
• Recyclables
• Tires
• Used Motor Oil

For a complete list, and preparation instructions view the Residential How-To Guide.

Disabled residents who supply the county with a physician’s note may have rear door garbage and recycling service provided at no charge.