Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Four Corners
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, Gray, or Black (Depends on County) Bin (Trash)
All household garbage must be securely bagged before being placed in the county-issued cart to minimize odors and prevent wind-blown litter. Carts must be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. with the handle facing the home, leaving a 3-foot clearance around the container.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (Osceola)
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Small, non-hazardous household items
Blue or Green with Yellow Lid (Depends on County) Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag recyclables; place them loosely in the cart. Cardboard must be broken down so the cart lid can close completely flat.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Flattened cardboard
- ✓Clean paper
- ✓Clean pizza boxes (no grease or liners)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass (in Osceola County)
- ✕Plastic bags or films
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Tanglers (hoses, cords, wires)
- ✕Food-soiled materials
Yard Waste Bin
Yard waste must be bagged, bundled, or placed in personal 45-gallon containers. Individual bags/containers cannot exceed 50 pounds. Branches must be cut to 4 feet or less in length and neatly stacked. A weekly limit of 10 bags/containers or 3 cubic yards applies.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Palm fronds
- ✓Small branches
- ✓Shrub trimmings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your regular garbage collection day (for Osceola & Polk segments).
Placement
Place items within 3 feet of the curb and at least 3 feet away from your waste carts, mailboxes, parked cars, and utility poles.
Accepted
- ✓ Couches
- ✓ Chairs
- ✓ Tables
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Large household furniture
Not Accepted
- ✕ Appliances/White goods
- ✕ Construction and demolition materials
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Hazardous chemicals
- ✕ Commercial business waste
If you have more than 3 cubic yards, or if you need to dispose of an appliance, you must call Waste Management (Osceola) or your respective hauler to schedule a supplemental pickup for an additional fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a weekday, collections for that day and the remainder of the week are pushed back by one day (e.g., Thursday pickup moves to Friday).
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste follows the same delayed schedule as regular trash and recycling during holiday weeks.
Holidays like Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day typically do not disrupt the collection schedule, but always verify with your specific county's solid waste portal.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Evict the Glass from Your Recycling
In the Osceola County jurisdiction of Four Corners, glass is strictly prohibited in the recycling cart. Toss all wine bottles, salsa jars, and broken drinkware into your regular household trash bin instead.
Keep Recyclables Loose and Free
Never bag your recyclables. Sorting facilities cannot open plastic bags, so if you bundle your paper and plastic in a garbage bag, the entire load will be sent straight to the landfill as contaminated waste.
Ditch the Tanglers
Keep garden hoses, holiday lights, extension cords, and wire hangers out of your recycling cart. These items wrap around the gears of automated sorting machines, causing dangerous and expensive facility shutdowns.
Seasonal Information
Hurricane Season
June to NovemberDuring active storm watches or warnings, immediately secure all solid waste carts in a garage or indoors. Do not place yard waste or bulk items at the curb if a hurricane is approaching, as high winds can turn debris into dangerous projectiles.
Snowbird and Winter Tourist Peak
December to AprilWith the influx of seasonal residents and heavy vacation rental usage, trash volumes peak. Ensure that all overflow garbage is properly scheduled for a supplemental pickup rather than piled loosely next to carts, which will result in a missed collection.
Post-Holiday Cleanup
JanuaryLive Christmas trees can be collected as regular yard waste, provided they are cut down to fit the 4-foot length limit. You must remove all tinsel, ornaments, lights, and tree stands before placing the tree at the curb.
About Four Corners Waste Management
Navigating the Quad-County Waste Collection Maze
Four Corners is one of the most geographically unique communities in Florida, situated perfectly at the intersection of Lake, Orange, Osceola, and Polk counties. Because it is an unincorporated area, there is no centralized 'Four Corners' sanitation department. Instead, your residential trash, recycling, and bulk waste services are dictated entirely by which county line your property falls behind. Neighbors living just a street apart might have completely different haulers, collection days, and bin rules.
Managing Short-Term Rental and Vacation Home Trash
Positioned right in the heart of the Disney resort corridor, Four Corners boasts a massive concentration of short-term rentals and vacation homes. This leads to a high volume of guest turnover waste, moving boxes, and discarded furniture. Property managers and homeowners must ensure that guests understand local cart placement rules—such as bagging all household garbage and keeping carts three feet apart—to prevent missed pickups and neighborhood litter. If your rental generates excess volume, you can request supplemental collections for a capped fee.
The 'No Glass' Recycling Policy (Osceola Portions)
If your home is in the Osceola County sector of Four Corners, it is crucial to know that glass is no longer accepted in curbside recycling bins. Broken glass contaminates valuable paper and cardboard streams at the sorting facility. Residents are instructed to place all glass bottles and jars directly into the standard household garbage cart. Polk County residents should double-check their specific county guidelines, but 'when in doubt, throw it out' remains the safest approach across the region.
Generous Weekly Bulk Pickup Services
Unlike many municipalities that require residents to call ahead or pay extra for any oversized items, the Osceola County side of Four Corners enjoys a very generous bulk waste program. Residents can place up to three cubic yards of bulky items—roughly the size of two washing machines—at the curb every single week on their regular trash day at no additional charge. This is incredibly beneficial for households doing minor cleanouts or swapping out vacation rental furniture.
Drop-off Facilities
Bass Road Recycle Facility (Osceola County)
750 S. Bass Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34741
Materials Accepted
North Central Transfer Station (Polk County)
3131 K-Ville Ave, Auburndale, FL 33823
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my neighbor across the street have a different trash pickup day?
Four Corners is uniquely split across four different counties (Lake, Orange, Osceola, and Polk). The street dividing your neighborhood might actually be a county line. This means you and your neighbor are serviced by entirely different municipal haulers, each with their own routing schedules and container colors.
Can I put glass in my recycling bin in Four Corners?
It depends on your exact address. If your home is located in the Osceola County portion of Four Corners, glass is strictly prohibited in the recycling cart and must go in the regular garbage. If you are in the Polk or Lake county portions, check with your specific solid waste office, though regional trends strongly lean toward throwing glass in the trash.
How do I throw away an old refrigerator or stove?
Large appliances (white goods) are not included in the standard weekly bulk pickup. You must contact your specific county's waste hauler (e.g., Waste Management for Osceola at 407-605-3892) to schedule an appliance pickup. Ensure you remove or seal all doors prior to placing the appliance at the curb for child safety.
What should I do if my vacation rental generates more than the weekly limit of yard or bulk waste?
If you are turning over a property or landscaping and exceed the weekly limits (3 cubic yards for bulk, 10 bags for yard waste), you cannot simply leave it all at the curb. You must call your solid waste provider to schedule a supplemental collection, which typically incurs a minor fee capped per cubic yard.