Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Fleming Island
Trash Day
Garbage is collected once weekly, Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood route. Residents can check their specific collection day on the county route map or lookup portal.
Recycling
Curbside recycling is not available; recyclable materials and cardboard can be dropped off at Clay County Environmental Convenience Centers.
Yard Waste
Collected once weekly on the same day as your regular garbage pickup (up to 3 cubic yards per week).
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Standard residential waste collection is billed annually as a non-ad valorem assessment on your Clay County property tax bill rather than a monthly utility statement.
Billing Cycle
Annually (Included in Property Taxes)
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, In Person (via Clay County Tax Collector)
Pro Tip / Discount
Income-based hardship exemptions and full solid waste fee exemptions for 100% service-connected disabled veterans (or their surviving spouses) are available through the county.
County-Issued FCC Cart (95-gallon or 65-gallon) Bin (Trash)
All trash must fit completely inside the cart with the lid securely closed. The cart must face the street. Excess bags left on the ground will only be collected if they feature an official $4 Clay County Overflow sticker.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Small do-it-yourself project waste (e.g., a single faucet)
No Curbside Bin (Service Discontinued) Bin (Recycling)
Residents must self-haul clean, flat corrugated cardboard to an Environmental Convenience Center (ECC) or the Rosemary Hill facility during regular business hours.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean corrugated cardboard (at drop-off centers only)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Curbside recycling is no longer provided in unincorporated Clay County.
Yard Waste Bin
Limit of 3 cubic yards per week. Small items must be in paper bags, plastic bags, or old personal garbage cans (under 50 lbs each). Do not put yard waste in the new FCC garbage cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Tree branches
- ✓Logs (under 4 feet long and 4 inches in diameter)
- ✓Sticks
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Once per month upon request
Placement
Items should not be placed curbside more than one day before your scheduled collection day provided by FCC.
Accepted
- ✓ Refrigerators and stoves
- ✓ Couches and indoor/outdoor furniture
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs (counts as one item)
- ✓ Televisions
- ✓ Bicycles and large toys
- ✓ BBQ grills (without gas tanks)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and remodeling debris
- ✕ Gas engines and car parts
- ✕ Hot tubs and covers
- ✕ Pianos and organs
- ✕ Pool pumps and filters
FCC Environmental offers additional bulk pickups beyond the one free monthly collection for an extra quoted fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a recognized holiday falls on a weekday, garbage and yard waste collections for the remainder of that week will be delayed by one day.
Yard Waste Exception
Because yard waste is collected on the same day as household garbage, both services follow the exact same holiday delay schedule.
If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, residential collection schedules are not affected and routes remain on their normal days.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Hurricane Season
June to NovemberStorm preparation is critical in Florida. Because Fleming Island residents are strictly limited to 3 cubic yards of yard waste per week, do not wait until a storm is named to do major tree pruning. Collection trucks may suspend routes if high winds approach.
Spring Cleaning
March to MayDuring heavy landscaping months, remember that whole trees and land-clearing debris are not accepted curbside. If your pile exceeds the 3-cubic-yard limit, crews will tag the pile and leave the excess behind.
Post-Holiday Move-ins
Year-RoundIf you recently moved to Fleming Island, the county offers a one-time courtesy move-in pickup for flattened boxes and bagged packing materials. This must be scheduled directly with FCC Environmental before placing items at the curb.
Local Tips & Community Info
Got Cans and Bottles? Let's Turn Them Into Cash in Fleming Island!
Hey Fleming Island neighbors! While our regular trash service handles the everyday stuff, did you know you can actually get a few bucks back for certain recyclables? Keep an eye out for local scrap yards or redemption centers in the wider Clay County area. Sometimes, places that deal in metals will take aluminum cans. Also, Florida has a state program where you can get a refund for most beverage cans and bottles. While there might not be a dedicated buyback center right *in* Fleming Island, it's worth looking into options in nearby Orange Park or Jacksonville to cash in on those empties instead of just tossing them. Every little bit helps, right?
Giving Your Gently Used Stuff a Second Life Near Fleming Island
Before you toss something that still has some life left in it, consider donating! For Fleming Island residents, the nearest Goodwill Superstore is often a great option in Orange Park, where they accept all sorts of clothing, household goods, and furniture. If you've got larger items or are looking to support local initiatives, Habitat for Humanity ReStores in the greater Jacksonville area are fantastic places to drop off usable building materials, furniture, and appliances. They help fund affordable housing projects, so your donation does double duty for our community.
Keeping Fleming Island Clean: Spotting and Reporting Nasty Dumping
We all want Fleming Island to look its best, right? If you ever see piles of trash dumped illegally, especially in more secluded areas or along less-trafficked roads in Clay County, it's super important to let someone know. The Clay County Solid Waste and Recycling Department usually handles these situations. You can often report illegal dumping by calling their main number or checking their website for a specific reporting form. It’s better to report it so they can get it cleaned up and try to prevent it from happening again, keeping our beautiful area tidy for everyone.
Drop-off Facilities
Rosemary Hill Solid Waste Management Facility
3545 Rosemary Hill Road, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Materials Accepted
Long Bay Environmental Convenience Center
1589 Long Bay Road, Middleburg, FL 32068
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Why doesn't Fleming Island have curbside recycling anymore?
During the 2024 transition to FCC Environmental Services, the Clay County Board of County Commissioners opted to discontinue curbside recycling. This decision was made to prevent significant cost increases for residents due to skyrocketing recycling processing fees. You can still recycle clean cardboard by dropping it off at Environmental Convenience Centers or the Rosemary Hill facility.
What happens if my trash doesn't all fit in the new FCC cart?
If you have more trash than your cart can hold, you cannot just leave loose extra bags on the curb. You must place the excess in a bag (weighing 40 pounds or less) and attach an official Clay County Overflow sticker to it, with the sticker facing the road. These stickers can be purchased for $4 at the Fleming Island Public Library.
How do I throw away a mattress in Fleming Island?
Fleming Island residents get one free bulk pickup per month. You must call FCC Environmental Services at (904) 490-9996 to schedule the collection. A mattress and box spring set counts as one of your two allowed large bulk items.
What should I do with my old personal garbage cans?
The county strongly recommends repurposing your old, personal trash cans to hold loose yard waste, such as leaves and grass clippings. As long as the can and its contents weigh less than 50 pounds, crews will empty it on your regular yard waste collection day, which happens on the same day as your garbage pickup.