Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Crestview
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.
Black-Topped Cart Bin (Trash)
All household garbage should be bagged and placed inside the black-topped cart. Ensure the lid is completely closed. Place the cart at the curb prior to the scheduled collection time.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Soiled paper products
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics and wrappers
- ✓Bagged trash
Yellow-Topped Cart Bin (Recycling)
All recyclables must be clean, dry, and placed loosely into the yellow-topped cart. Do not bag recyclables in plastic garbage bags, as this contaminates the sorting process.
Accepted Items
- ✓Newspapers and inserts
- ✓Clean cardboard and mixed paper
- ✓Clean aluminum cans
- ✓Clean tin and ferrous cans
- ✓Plastic containers and bottles marked with codes 1 through 7
- ✓Clean glass bottles and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Yard waste
- ✕Hazardous chemicals
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses, wires)
- ✕Food waste
Yard Waste Bin
Grass clippings, leaves, and pine needles MUST be bagged. Tree limbs and palm fronds must be securely tied into bundles weighing less than 50 pounds each.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves and pine needles
- ✓Shrub trimmings
- ✓Tree limbs (max 6 feet long, max 4 inches diameter)
- ✓Palm fronds
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Once per quarter (Free limit) or By Appointment (Paid)
Placement
Place items by the curb away from your regular carts. Larger items noticed by the route drivers will be removed within 72 hours after being reported by the sanitation crew members.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, tables, chairs)
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Small bulk items (under 50 lbs)
- ✓ Large household goods
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Commercial construction materials
- ✕ Liquid paints
- ✕ Tires and auto parts
If you exceed your free limit of 4 cubic yards per quarter, you must schedule and pay for an additional bulk pickup using the Adams Sanitation mobile app.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Unlike many haulers, Adams Sanitation often maintains its standard collection schedule for Crestview residents on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day. Route shifts typically only occur during the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste collection days will also be shifted during the major winter holiday weeks to accommodate the adjusted schedule.
Because specific shift dates vary depending on which day of the week the holiday falls, residents should always check the Adams Sanitation app or website for the exact holiday schedule map.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Avoid the Cart Violation Tag
If Adams Sanitation leaves a tag on your cart and refuses collection, it is typically because yard waste was not bundled properly or prohibited items were found in your yellow-topped recycling cart. Correct the issue by removing the unaccepted items and bagging your loose yard debris for the next cycle.
Keep Plastic Bags Out of Recycling
Never bag your recyclables. Thin plastic grocery bags wrap around the gears at the materials recovery facility, causing major mechanical shutdowns. Keep all paper, plastics, and glass completely loose in your yellow-topped cart.
Watch Your Limb Dimensions
When pruning trees in Crestview, ensure you carry a measuring tape. Limbs thicker than four inches in diameter or longer than six feet will be rejected by the curbside collection crews.
Seasonal Information
Hurricane Season
June to NovemberAs a Northwest Florida community, Crestview is vulnerable to tropical weather. Adams Sanitation closely monitors approaching storms and will communicate specific service suspensions. Secure all black and yellow-topped carts indoors when a storm watch is issued.
Winter Holidays
November to JanuaryDuring Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's weeks, collection days often shift by one or two days. Ensure all holiday cardboard boxes (like those from online shopping) are flattened completely to fit inside the yellow-topped recycling cart.
Spring Cleaning
March to MayIf you are undertaking a massive spring cleaning project, take advantage of your quarterly four-cubic-yard bulk waste allowance. Remember to schedule the pickup through the Adams Sanitation app so the crew arrives with the appropriate equipment.
About Crestview Waste Management
New Solid Waste Partnership in Crestview
Beginning in late 2023, the City of Crestview initiated a new, exclusive solid waste franchise agreement with Adams Sanitation to manage all residential trash, recycling, and yard waste. Despite this transition to a private contractor for the physical hauling, Crestview residents continue to handle all account setups and utility billing directly through the City of Crestview's Utility Service Office. To streamline service management, residents are encouraged to download the Adams Sanitation mobile app, which offers direct scheduling for bulk pickups and push notifications for route delays.
Decoding the Crestview Two-Cart System
Adams Sanitation utilizes an automated two-cart system designed to maximize efficiency and minimize street litter. Residents are issued a black-topped cart designated strictly for household garbage and a yellow-topped cart exclusively for single-stream recyclables. Because the trucks utilize mechanical arms, it is imperative that carts are placed at the curb with the arrows facing the roadway and with at least three feet of clearance from parked cars, mailboxes, and utility poles.
Strategic Bulk Waste Management
One of the standout features of the Crestview waste program is the generous quarterly bulk waste allowance. Every residential account is entitled to a complimentary disposal of up to four cubic yards of bulky items once per quarter. For smaller bulk items weighing 50 pounds or less, you can simply place them next to your cart on your standard collection day. If you need to dispose of more than the four-cubic-yard limit, or if you need an out-of-schedule pickup, you can easily arrange a paid special collection through the Adams Sanitation app.
Mastering Yard Waste Regulations
With Florida's rapid vegetation growth, keeping up with yard maintenance is a year-round task in Crestview. To ensure your yard debris is collected without receiving a violation tag, strict preparation rules must be followed. Soft vegetative debris like grass clippings, pine needles, and leaves must be bagged before being placed at the curb. Meanwhile, woody debris and tree limbs must be cut to a maximum length of six feet, possess a diameter of no more than four inches, and be tied into bundles weighing less than 50 pounds each.
Drop-off Facilities
North Okaloosa County Hazardous Waste Drop-off
1759 S. Ferdon Blvd., Crestview, FL 32536
Materials Accepted
Baker Landfill and North Transfer Station
1415 Carmel Dr, Baker, FL 32531
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pay my garbage bill in Crestview?
Even though Adams Sanitation handles the physical trash collection, residents within the Crestview city limits are billed for trash pickup on their municipal water bill. You can pay online through the city's portal or call the Utility Billing Department at 850-682-6131.
Which cart is for trash and which is for recycling?
In the City of Crestview, the cart with the black top is designated for your regular household trash, while the cart with the yellow top is exclusively for clean, loose recyclables.
Why did Adams Sanitation put a tag on my garbage cart?
Crews will tag a cart if it cannot be serviced. Common reasons include yard waste that isn't properly bagged or bundled, bulk items that are too large for the truck, hazardous waste inside the bin, or prohibited materials (like plastic bags) inside the yellow-topped recycling cart.
How do I schedule a large bulk trash pickup?
Crestview residents receive up to 4 cubic yards of free bulk collection once a quarter. For additional bulk pickups or extra-large hauls, you must schedule the service through the Adams Sanitation app, and an extra fee will apply.