Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Bradfordville
Florida residential routes generally operate Monday through Friday. Your specific household collection depends on your local county zoning map.
State Mandate
Do not mix yard trimmings with regular household garbage.
Green Cart Bin (Trash)
Carts must be at the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. on collection day. Carts cannot exceed 200 pounds. Maintain at least a three-foot clearance around the cart, keeping it away from mailboxes, light posts, and low-hanging branches.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
- ✓Standard household refuse
Blue Cart Bin (Recycling)
Leon County utilizes single-stream recycling. All recyclables must be placed loosely in the cart without being bagged. Ensure all cardboard is flattened to save space.
Accepted Items
- ✓Paper and cardboard
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags (including bagged recyclables)
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses, wires)
- ✕Food waste
Yard Waste Bin
Maximum of 8 cubic yards per week. No plastic bags allowed. Must use paper yard bags or reusable containers (each weighing under 50 lbs). Branches must be cut and stacked neatly.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves and pine straw
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Tree limbs and branches (max 6 inches in diameter)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly (Up to 2 cubic yards)
Placement
Place at the curb by 6:00 a.m. Ensure the items are at least three feet away from your garbage and recycling carts, mailboxes, and low-hanging tree branches.
Accepted
- ✓ Refrigerators and freezers (doors removed)
- ✓ Washers, dryers, and water heaters
- ✓ Furniture and mattresses
- ✓ Window A/C units
Not Accepted
- ✕ Electronic waste (TVs, computers)
- ✕ Hazardous waste (paint, chemicals)
- ✕ Automotive parts and tires (tires can go to RWSC)
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
The 2-cubic-yard allowance is included in your Waste Pro subscription. Any excess volume may require a specialized quote or self-hauling.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday occurs Monday through Friday, collection service will be provided one day delayed for the remainder of the week (e.g., Thursday pickups happen on Friday).
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste and bulk collections follow the exact same holiday delay schedule as your regular trash and recycling carts.
Weekend holidays do not impact the weekday residential collection schedules.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep Your Recyclables Unbagged
The fastest way to ruin a load of recycling in Leon County is by putting your clean paper and plastics into a plastic garbage bag. These bags wrap around the gears at the sorting facility. Always toss your recyclables directly and loosely into the blue cart.
Banish Styrofoam from the Bin
Styrofoam cups, egg cartons, and packaging blocks are strictly prohibited in Leon County's curbside recycling program. If you cannot drop them off at a specialty recycling location (like a local Publix), they must go into your household garbage cart.
Electronics Are Not Bulk Waste
Do not place old televisions, computers, or printers at the curb with your weekly bulk waste allowance. Electronic waste contains toxic materials and must be taken directly to the Leon County Hazardous Waste Center for safe disposal.
Seasonal Information
Hurricane Season
June to NovemberWhen severe tropical weather threatens the Panhandle, do not place bulky items or yard debris piles at the curb, as high winds turn them into dangerous projectiles. Secure your garbage and recycling carts indoors until the storm passes.
Spring Cleaning
March to MayTake advantage of the 2-cubic-yard weekly bulk waste allowance during your spring cleaning. If you exceed this limit, you can safely self-haul an additional level pickup truck bed of bulk items to a Rural Waste Service Center for free.
Winter Holidays
December to JanuaryWith the influx of holiday shipping boxes, remember that you can request a second recycling cart for a one-time fee of $50 plus a $15 delivery fee. Alternatively, flatten all cardboard boxes completely to maximize the space in your single cart.
About Bradfordville Waste Management
Navigating Leon County's Subscription-Based Waste Services
Because Bradfordville is an unincorporated community situated in northern Leon County, residential curbside collection is not automatically rolled into your local property taxes. Instead, homeowners must proactively subscribe to curbside service through Waste Pro, the county's exclusive franchised hauler. Once an account is established, residents receive comprehensive weekly services, including household garbage, single-stream recycling, yard debris, and bulky item collection, all adhering to strict county standards.
The 8-Cubic-Yard Weekly Yard Debris Allowance
Florida's rapid growing season and heavy storms often result in significant yard waste. Fortunately, Waste Pro's Leon County contract provides Bradfordville residents with a highly generous allowance of up to 8 cubic yards of yard debris per week. However, there is a strict prohibition on plastic bags. All grass clippings, leaves, and small vegetative debris must be placed in compostable paper yard bags or resident-owned reusable containers weighing no more than 50 pounds each.
The Ultimate Convenience: No-Call Bulk Collection
Disposing of a broken washing machine or a piece of old furniture in Bradfordville is incredibly hassle-free compared to many other municipalities. Leon County's contract with Waste Pro allows for up to 2 cubic yards of bulky waste per week without any call-ahead scheduling necessary. Simply place your accepted bulk items at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your normal service day, and a specialized truck will collect them either that day or within the following two business days.
Leveraging the Rural Waste Service Centers
For residents who generate excess waste or prefer not to subscribe to a curbside hauler, Leon County offers a fantastic local alternative. Bradfordville residents with proof of an unincorporated address can utilize the Rural Waste Service Centers (such as the Miccosukee or Woodville locations). You are permitted to drop off one level pickup truck bed of household garbage, recycling, yard waste, or bulk items per day, entirely free of charge.
Drop-off Facilities
Leon County Solid Waste Management Facility & HHW Center
7550 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32311
Materials Accepted
Miccosukee Rural Waste Service Center
13051 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, FL 32309
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to call ahead to schedule a bulk pickup for an old couch?
No. In unincorporated Leon County, you do not need to call ahead. You can simply place up to 2 cubic yards of bulk waste (like a couch or mattress) at the curb on your normal collection day, and Waste Pro will collect it within two business days.
Who provides the trash service in Bradfordville?
Because Bradfordville is in unincorporated Leon County, residents must set up a private subscription for curbside service with Waste Pro, the county's exclusively franchised hauler.
What is the yard waste limit and can I use plastic bags?
You are allowed up to 8 cubic yards of yard waste per week. However, plastic bags are strictly prohibited. You must place your leaves and clippings into compostable paper yard bags or resident-owned reusable containers that weigh less than 50 pounds each.
Where can I drop off extra trash if my carts are full?
Unincorporated Leon County residents can take up to one level pickup truck load per day of household garbage, recycling, yard waste, or bulk items to any Rural Waste Service Center (such as the Miccosukee location) completely free of charge. You must bring a government ID to prove residency.