Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Casselberry
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.
Personal Cans/Bags Bin (Trash)
You must use your own trash cans, which cannot exceed 52 gallons or weigh more than 50 pounds. Ensure all garbage is bagged. Place cans within 3 feet of the road prior to 6:00 AM.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Styrofoam trays and egg cartons
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics and wrappers
Standard Recycling Bin (City Provided) Bin (Recycling)
Do not place recyclables inside plastic grocery bags. Keep all materials loose in the city-provided bin. Ensure containers are empty and lightly rinsed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Aluminum and soup cans
- ✓Plastic water bottles, milk jugs, and berry containers
- ✓Pasteboards (cereal boxes, non-greasy pizza boxes, shoe boxes)
- ✓Brown paper grocery bags, office paper, and newspaper
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags of any kind
- ✕Styrofoam trays
- ✕Egg cartons
- ✕Aluminum foil and pie plates
- ✕E-scraps (electronics)
Yard Waste Bin
Must be bagged, placed in personal containers, or securely bundled. Limit of 15 bags/bundles per week. Limbs cannot exceed 4 feet in length or 4 inches in diameter.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves and pine needles
- ✓Tree limbs and branches
- ✓Palm fronds
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your second garbage collection day
Placement
Place your 3 to 4 bulk items at the curb prior to 6:00 AM on your Thursday or Friday collection day. For appliances, you must call to schedule a pickup on a Tuesday or Thursday.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, tables, chairs)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Large household junk
- ✓ Appliances (requires a phone call)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous Household Waste (paint, oil, chemicals)
- ✕ Tires and auto parts
- ✕ Electronics and fluorescent tubes
- ✕ Propane tanks
Standard bulk furniture pickup is included in your city services. Hazardous waste must be self-hauled to the Seminole County Central Transfer Station.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
There is no solid waste collection on Independence Day, Thanksgiving, or Christmas. Service is typically delayed for the remainder of the week following an observed holiday.
Yard Waste Exception
During holiday weeks, standard yard waste collection on Wednesdays may be delayed, and standard bulk item collections are entirely suspended for the week.
New Year's Day has a unique rule in Casselberry: Recycling is the ONLY service that will be collected on this holiday. Standard garbage and yard waste are suspended.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Clean Pizza Boxes Are Welcome
Unlike some solid waste programs, Casselberry specifically accepts non-greasy pizza boxes in its recycling stream. If the bottom half of the box is stained with grease and cheese, rip it off and throw it in the garbage, but recycle the clean cardboard lid.
Keep Egg Cartons Out
It might seem like paper or plastic egg cartons should be recyclable, but Casselberry specifically lists them as unacceptable curbside items. Always dispose of empty egg cartons in your regular household trash.
No Foil or Pie Plates
While standard aluminum soup and soda cans are highly encouraged in your recycling bin, aluminum foil and disposable aluminum pie plates are strictly prohibited. The food residue on these items contaminates the sorting process.
Seasonal Information
Hurricane Season
June - NovemberIf a tropical storm impacts Casselberry, normal garbage rules may be temporarily suspended. The city will issue specific guidelines for separating storm debris (vegetation, construction, and household items) into distinct piles to speed up the FEMA recovery process.
Community Cleanup Months
Varies (Twice a Year)Casselberry hosts a Community Cleanup event twice a year where residents can dispose of up to 6 yards of excessive yard waste, small home improvement debris, and lumber. These events are perfect for heavy spring cleaning projects.
Post-Holiday Anomalies
Early JanuaryTake special note of the New Year's Day schedule in Casselberry. If New Year's Day falls on your service day, household garbage and yard waste will NOT be collected, but recycling WILL still be collected as scheduled.
About Casselberry Waste Management
Bring Your Own Trash Can Policy
Unlike many neighboring Florida municipalities that utilize standardized automated roll carts, the City of Casselberry requires residents to provide their own personal trash cans. To ensure the safety of sanitation workers, your personal garbage containers must not exceed 52 gallons in capacity, and when fully loaded, they must weigh less than 50 pounds. Household garbage is collected twice a week, typically on a Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday schedule.
City-Provided Recycling Bins
While you must supply your own garbage cans, the City of Casselberry provides standardized recycling bins to all residents completely free of charge. If you are a new resident or your current bin is damaged, you can easily request a new one through the city's online portal or by calling Public Works. Recycling is collected once a week and must be placed curbside by 6:00 AM on your designated collection day.
Mid-Week Yard Waste Service
Maintaining Central Florida lawns means dealing with a high volume of yard clippings and branches. Casselberry has simplified this by designating Wednesdays as the city-wide yard waste collection day. Residents are allowed a generous limit of up to 15 bags or bundles of yard waste per week. However, size restrictions are strictly enforced: no branch can be longer than four feet or wider than four inches in diameter.
Hassle-Free Weekly Bulk Furniture Collection
Getting rid of an old mattress or a broken sofa is incredibly straightforward in Casselberry. Residents are permitted to place three to four large bulk items at the curb on their second garbage day of the week (either Thursday or Friday) without needing to call ahead. It is important to note that this automatic bulk pickup does not apply during holiday weeks, and large appliances like refrigerators require a scheduled appointment.
Drop-off Facilities
Seminole County Central Transfer Station
1950 State Road 419, Longwood, FL 32750
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the City of Casselberry provide standard trash cans?
No, the City of Casselberry does not provide household garbage cans. Residents must purchase their own trash cans, which cannot exceed 52 gallons in size, and the total weight of a filled can must remain under 50 pounds.
How do I get a recycling bin in Casselberry?
While you must buy your own garbage cans, recycling bins are provided free of charge by the city. You can order a new or replacement recycling bin by filling out the form on the city's website or calling the Public Works Department at 407-262-7725, ext. 1225.
When is yard waste picked up in Casselberry?
Yard waste is collected city-wide every Wednesday. You are permitted up to 15 bags or bundles per week. Any branches must be less than four feet long and under four inches in diameter.
Do I need to call ahead to throw away an old mattress?
No, you do not need to call ahead for standard furniture or mattresses. You can simply place 3 to 4 large bulk items at the curb on your second garbage collection day of the week (Thursday or Friday). However, if you are disposing of a large appliance, you must call Public Works to schedule a specific Tuesday or Thursday pickup.