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.
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential curbside collection is subscription-based through licensed private haulers, while county solid waste facility disposal assessments are billed annually on your property tax bill.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly or Monthly (Private Hauler)
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail
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
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.
Local Tips & Community Info
Cash in Your Cans: Holiday's Recycling Rewards Spots!
Hey Holiday neighbors! Did you know you can make a little extra cash right here in our community? While the regular recycling bins are great for keeping things green, some spots actually pay you for your aluminum cans and plastic bottles. Check out places like the Pini Hardware stores in nearby Tarpon Springs or Dunedin – they sometimes offer redemption for cans, or you can look for scrap metal yards in the wider Tampa Bay area that might take larger amounts of metal items. It’s a win-win for your wallet and our environment!
Giving Old Stuff a New Life in Holiday: Where to Donate?
Got gently used furniture, clothes, or household items cluttering up your space? Instead of tossing them, think about giving them a second chance! In the Holiday area and nearby, places like Habitat for Humanity ReStores in Clearwater or Largo are fantastic options for furniture and building supplies. You can also often find local thrift stores and churches that happily accept donations. It's a wonderful way to help others in our community and reduce waste.
Keeping Holiday Beautiful: Tackling Tricky Trash & Illegal Dumping
We all want Holiday to look its best, right? If you ever see folks dumping trash illegally or have old electronics, paint, or chemicals that don't belong in your regular bin, Pasco County has specific ways to handle it. Keep an eye out for county-sponsored household hazardous waste collection days – they're advertised locally and are perfect for safely getting rid of those tougher items. If you spot illegal dumping, reporting it to the county is the best way to help them keep our neighborhoods clean and healthy for everyone.
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.