Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Hunters Creek
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.
Roll cart with a green lid Bin (Trash)
Place your cart within three feet of the curb no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the night before and no later than 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day. Cart handles must face the house, and all trash should be bagged.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable wrappers and packaging
- ✓Small amounts of non-hazardous household waste
Roll cart with a blue lid Bin (Recycling)
All recyclables must be empty, clean, and dry. Place items loosely in the blue-lidded cart. Do not put recyclables in plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs
- ✓Metal and aluminum cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Flattened cardboard
- ✓Clean paper
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags or film
- ✕Food waste and liquids
- ✕Yard waste
- ✕Tanglers like hoses or cords
- ✕Styrofoam
Yard Waste Bin
Do not mix yard waste with household garbage. Use personal trash cans, paper yard bags, or tie branches into bundles. Each bundle or container must weigh under 60 pounds, and branches cannot exceed 3 feet in length.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Palm fronds
- ✓Tree limbs and branches
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your regular garbage collection day
Placement
Keep bulky items at least three feet away from your roll carts, mailboxes, utility boxes, and parked cars to ensure the mechanical collection trucks have clear access.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Appliances (without Freon)
- ✓ Televisions
- ✓ Up to four passenger car tires
Not Accepted
- ✕ Refrigerators and Freezers (Freon devices)
- ✕ Household hazardous waste
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Excessive amounts over 3 cubic yards
Bulk collection is included in your annual Orange County solid waste assessment, provided you stay under the three-cubic-yard weekly limit.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Collection is only delayed if your regular pickup day falls on or after Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day. In these cases, service is pushed back by one day for the remainder of the holiday week.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste and bulk item collections follow the exact same holiday delay schedule as regular household garbage.
The Orange County Solid Waste Division does not observe holidays like New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, or Independence Day. Leave your bins out on your normal schedule for these dates.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Never Bag Your Recyclables
Leave items loose in the blue-lidded cart. Plastic trash bags are the number one cause of recycling facility shutdowns, as they tangle in the sorting gears.
Keep Freon Appliances Out of Bulk Trash
While you can put out many appliances curbside, refrigerators, freezers, and A/C units containing Freon are strictly prohibited from curbside pickup and require special county disposal.
Avoid Wishcycling with Plastics
Stick to the 'Think 5' rule. Just because an item is plastic (like a toy, garden hose, or plastic wrap) doesn't mean it belongs in the recycling cart. When in doubt, throw it out.
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - JanuaryLive Christmas trees can be placed curbside on your standard yard waste collection day. Remove all ornaments, lights, and stands, and cut any trees taller than six feet in half before setting them out.
Hurricane Season
June - NovemberDuring Central Florida's active hurricane season, refrain from doing major tree pruning if a tropical storm warning is issued. High winds can turn piles of yard debris into dangerous projectiles.
Holidays
Year-RoundThanksgiving Day and Christmas Day are the only two holidays that cause a one-day delay in Hunter's Creek waste collection. Service continues as normal on all other federal holidays.
About Hunters Creek Waste Management
Understanding Hunter's Creek Solid Waste Collection
Because Hunter's Creek is an unincorporated master-planned community in Orange County, Florida, all residential garbage and recycling services are managed directly through the Orange County Solid Waste Division. Residents are provided with specific color-coded roll carts: a green-lidded cart for household garbage and a blue-lidded cart for recycling. Knowing the county's specific rules ensures your neighborhood stays pristine and avoids collection delays.
The Convenience of Weekly Bulk Item Pickup
Unlike many municipalities that require residents to call ahead and schedule a special pickup, Hunter's Creek homes enjoy weekly large item collection. You can place bulky materials like old furniture, mattresses, broken televisions, and even up to four passenger car tires at the curb on your regular garbage day. Just remember to limit your weekly bulk pile to three cubic yards, which is roughly the size of three standard kitchen stoves.
Orange County's Think 5 Recycling Initiative
To reduce contamination at the local sorting facilities, the county strictly enforces the "Think 5" recycling rule for all Hunter's Creek households. Your blue-lidded cart should only contain plastic bottles and tubs, metal cans, glass jars, clean cardboard, and paper. Ensure all recyclables are empty and dry, and never bag them in plastic grocery sacks, as these cause severe jams in the recycling machinery.
Proper Yard Waste Disposal for Florida Lawns
Maintaining the lush landscaping in Hunter's Creek means dealing with yard clippings, palm fronds, and branches. Orange County requires all yard waste to be kept out of the green garbage cart. Instead, use your own personal trash cans, heavy-duty paper lawn bags, or tie limbs into bundles using string. Bundles and containers must weigh under 60 pounds, and limbs cannot exceed three feet in length.
Drop-off Facilities
Orange County Landfill & HHW Center
5901 Young Pine Rd, Orlando, FL 32829
Materials Accepted
McLeod Transfer Station
5000 L.B. McLeod Rd, Orlando, FL
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hunter's Creek delay trash pickup for Memorial Day or July 4th?
No. The Orange County Solid Waste Division only observes two holidays: Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. On all other federal holidays, your garbage, recycling, and yard waste will be collected on its normal schedule.
How do I dispose of an old mattress in Hunter's Creek?
Since Hunter's Creek receives weekly bulk collection, you can simply place your old mattress at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your regularly scheduled garbage day. There is no need to call ahead to schedule a pickup.
Why wasn't my yard waste picked up?
Yard waste is often left behind if it is placed in plastic garbage bags, exceeds the 60-pound weight limit per bundle or container, or contains branches longer than three feet. Ensure you are using paper yard bags, personal cans, or twine to bundle limbs.
What happens if I have more than 3 cubic yards of bulk trash?
If you exceed the weekly limit of three cubic yards (about the size of a small pickup truck bed), the haulers may leave the excess items at the curb. You can either wait until your next collection day for the remainder or transport the excess directly to the Orange County Landfill.