Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Holiday
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.
Varies by Hauler (Typically Green or Black) Bin (Trash)
Trash must be bagged before being placed in the hauler-provided cart. Carts must be at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day with the lid fully closed, maintaining a 3-foot clearance from mailboxes, cars, and other bins.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Standard municipal solid waste
Varies by Hauler (Typically Blue or Blue-Lidded) Bin (Recycling)
All recyclables must be placed loosely in the recycling cart. Do not bag recyclables. Rinse all containers clean of food residue. Pasco County haulers strictly reject bins containing glass or plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean cardboard (flattened)
- ✓Paper (newspaper, mail, magazines)
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs (#1 and #2)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass of any kind
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food waste or greasy pizza boxes
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses, wires)
Yard Waste Bin
Policies vary by hauler. Generally, branches must not exceed 4 feet in length and 4 inches in diameter, and must be tied into bundles. Leaves and clippings must be bagged or placed in personal containers.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Tree limbs
- ✓Palm fronds
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
By Appointment Only
Placement
Once scheduled, place bulk items at the curb no earlier than 24 hours before the appointment. Keep them far away from regular carts and low-hanging tree branches.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, tables, chairs)
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ White goods (appliances)
- ✓ Large household goods
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste (paint, chemicals)
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Electronics (e-waste)
Bulk pickups are rarely included in the standard base subscription. Expect to pay an itemized fee to your hauler, or self-haul to the West Pasco facility to save money.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Because Holiday utilizes private haulers, holiday schedules vary slightly by company. Generally, if your pickup day falls on one of the three major holidays, service will be delayed by one day for the rest of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste pickups follow the exact same holiday shift as regular trash, determined by your specific hauler.
Most haulers in Pasco County operate on normal schedules for minor holidays like Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Independence Day. Check your hauler's website to confirm.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Glass is No Longer Curbside
Pasco County updated its rules to exclude glass from curbside recycling. Throwing glass in your blue bin can ruin the entire batch and damage sorting equipment. Place glass in the regular trash or use county drop-off sites.
Ditch the Plastic Grocery Bags
Never place your recyclables inside plastic bags. Plastic film wraps around the gears at the material recovery facility, forcing dangerous operational shutdowns. Always leave your recyclables loose.
Keep Greasy Cardboard Out
While clean, dry cardboard is highly valuable, cardboard soaked in grease or food (like the bottom of a pizza box) cannot be recycled. Tear off the clean lid for the recycling bin and throw the greasy bottom in the trash.
Seasonal Information
Hurricane Season
June - NovemberMonitor Pasco County Emergency Management alerts. Do not start major tree trimming projects when a storm is approaching, as haulers will suspend service as winds reach 35 mph, leaving debris stranded on the curb.
Winter Holidays
December - JanuaryHoliday collection delays depend on your specific hauler. However, natural Christmas trees can usually be cut into 4-foot sections and left curbside on your scheduled yard waste day, provided all tinsel and lights are removed.
Snowbird Season
October - AprilIf you are a part-time seasonal resident, contact your private hauler to ask about pausing your subscription while you are away to avoid paying for unused service and preventing empty bins from sitting at the curb.
About Holiday Waste Management
Understanding Holiday's Private Hauler System
Because Holiday is an unincorporated census-designated place within Pasco County, it does not have a municipal sanitation department. Instead of receiving trash service funded by city taxes, residents must independently set up an account with one of the county's licensed private haulers. Popular options include Waste Management, Republic Services, and Coastal Waste & Recycling. It is highly recommended to compare rates and service schedules among neighbors to potentially coordinate pick-up days and reduce truck traffic on your street.
Pasco County's Evolving Recycling Mandates
In recent years, Pasco County adjusted its curbside recycling guidelines to combat rising processing costs and high contamination rates. All licensed private haulers servicing Holiday are required to offer curbside recycling to their customers, though it often requires an explicit request or an add-on fee. Notably, glass has been completely removed from the acceptable curbside list. Residents who wish to recycle glass bottles and jars must utilize designated county drop-off locations.
Managing Yard Debris in the Coastal Climate
Living near the Gulf Coast means rapid plant growth and frequent yard maintenance. For Holiday residents, curbside yard waste collection policies depend entirely on the specific contract signed with your private hauler. Most companies require branches to be bundled, tied, and cut to specific lengths, while leaves must be bagged. If your landscaping project exceeds your hauler's weekly limits, the West Pasco Resource Recovery Facility offers residential drop-off for a nominal weight-based tipping fee.
Navigating Bulk Trash and Appliance Removal
Disposing of large items like mattresses, couches, or old refrigerators requires proactive planning in Holiday. Since there are no designated 'city-wide bulk pickup days,' residents must contact their individual hauler to schedule a special collection, which often incurs an additional fee. Alternatively, Pasco County operates the West Pasco Transfer Station, where residents can self-haul bulk waste, white goods, and electronic waste to save on specialized hauling fees.
Preparing Waste for Tropical Storms
Holiday's coastal location makes hurricane preparedness a critical aspect of waste management. When a tropical storm watch is issued for Pasco County, residents must immediately stop placing bulk items, yard clippings, and loose debris at the curb. High winds can turn standard trash bins into dangerous projectiles. Secure all roll-carts in your garage or indoors. Post-storm debris collection is typically managed by FEMA-contracted crews coordinated by the county, not your regular private hauler.
Drop-off Facilities
West Pasco Resource Recovery Facility
14606 Hays Road, Spring Hill, FL 34610
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Why doesn't the city pick up my trash in Holiday?
Holiday is not an incorporated city; it is a census-designated place within Pasco County. Pasco County does not provide municipal trash service, so residents must independently hire a licensed private hauler for garbage and recycling collection.
Can I put glass bottles in my recycling bin?
No. Pasco County rules stipulate that glass is no longer accepted in curbside recycling carts. You must throw glass in your regular household trash or take it to a designated county recycling drop-off center.
How do I get rid of an old mattress or couch?
Since you use a private hauler, you must call them directly to schedule a special bulk pickup, which typically requires an extra fee. Alternatively, you can load the mattress yourself and take it to the West Pasco Resource Recovery Facility.
What should I do with my bins if a hurricane is coming?
If Pasco County falls under a tropical storm or hurricane watch, stop putting items at the curb immediately. Empty your bins, bring them inside your garage or home, and secure them. Private haulers will suspend all routes once sustained winds reach 35 mph.