Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Immokalee
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-Lidded Cart Bin (Trash)
Place carts curbside between 6:00 p.m. the night before and 6:00 a.m. on collection day. Keep carts at least 3 feet apart. If you have an excess amount of waste, you can place it in heavy-duty bags next to your garbage cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
- ✓Minor DIY project debris (if it fits)
Yellow-Lidded Cart Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag your recyclables. All containers must be completely emptied and rinsed. Place loosely inside the cart and ensure the lid is fully closed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastic bottles, jars, jugs, and tubs
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Metal cans
- ✓Paper, cardboard, and cartons
- ✓Plastic and paper to-go cups
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags of any kind
- ✕Food waste or liquids
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Batteries
- ✕Tanglers (hoses, cords)
Yard Waste Bin
Limited to 10 items per collection. Use paper yard waste bags or 45-gallon personal containers (under 50 lbs). Plastic bags are strictly prohibited. Bundles must be secured with twine, under 4 feet long, and weigh less than 50 pounds.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Shrub trimmings
- ✓Branches (under 4 inches in diameter)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly (Recycling Day) & By Appointment (Specialty Items)
Placement
Place items at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day and leave them out until 6:00 p.m. Keep bulk items at least 3 feet away from your green and yellow carts.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and mattresses
- ✓ Bicycles
- ✓ Appliances (doors removed)
- ✓ Electronics
- ✓ Up to 2 vehicle batteries and 4 standard tires per month
Not Accepted
- ✕ Large construction and demolition (C&D) debris
- ✕ Hazardous liquids and chemicals
- ✕ Commercial landscaping debris
Standard bulky waste and scheduled specialty pickups are included in your county solid waste assessment. Exceeding tire limits or dumping massive C&D loads at the transfer station will incur fees.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Collier County only pauses collection on these three specific holidays. There are no make-up days. If your collection falls on one of these holidays, your garbage, recycling, bulky items, and yard waste will simply be collected on your next scheduled day.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste follows the exact same cancellation rule as regular trash and recycling; simply hold it until your next scheduled pickup day.
The Immokalee Transfer Station and the Collier County Landfill are also completely closed on these three recognized holidays.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Ditch the Plastic Yard Bags
Collier County explicitly bans the use of plastic garbage bags for yard waste. All leaves, grass clippings, and small trimmings must be placed in compostable paper yard bags or rigid 45-gallon personal containers to be collected.
Keep Plastic Film Out of the Yellow Cart
Never place plastic grocery bags or garbage bags full of recyclables into your recycling bin. Flexible plastics wrap around the mechanical sorting gears at the county processing facility, causing major mechanical shutdowns.
Clean and Dry To-Go Cups
While Collier County now accepts plastic and paper to-go cups in the recycling stream, they must be completely empty and dry. Residual coffee, soda, or food rapidly ruins paper and cardboard loads during the sorting process.
Seasonal Information
Hurricane Season
June to NovemberDuring tropical storm or hurricane warnings, immediately secure your green and yellow carts inside a garage or shed. Do not place yard waste or bulk items at the curb if a storm is actively approaching.
Winter Holidays
December to JanuaryAfter the holidays, real Christmas trees are collected curbside as standard yard waste. You must remove all tinsel, ornaments, lights, and tree stands before placing the tree out for collection.
Spring Watering Restrictions
Year-Round (Enforced heavily in Spring dry season)Keep your lawn healthy without violating county ordinances. Odd-numbered addresses may irrigate on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, while even-numbered addresses water on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
About Immokalee Waste Management
Sanitation Governance in Immokalee
Because Immokalee is an unincorporated community, its residential solid waste, recycling, and yard trash services are fully managed by the Collier County Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Division. Homeowners are provided with standardized carts: a green-lidded cart exclusively for household garbage and a yellow-lidded cart for single-stream recycling. These carts are permanently assigned to the property address, not the individual resident, and must be left behind if you move.
Specialty Bulky Waste and Appliance Protocol
While standard bulky items like basic furniture or bicycles can be placed at the curb on your normal recycling collection day, Collier County distinguishes these from 'specialty' bulky items. If you need to dispose of refrigerators (doors must be removed), washing machines, electronics, or vehicle tires, you cannot just leave them out. Immokalee residents must call the Utility Customer Service line at 239-252-2380 at least 48 hours in advance to schedule a dedicated specialty collection.
Handling DIY Projects and the Immokalee Transfer Station
Minor do-it-yourself project debris can be thrown into your green-lidded garbage cart as long as the lid closes completely. However, large construction and demolition (C&D) waste will not be picked up at the curb. For major home renovations, residents must transport their heavy debris to the Immokalee Transfer Station located at 700 Stockade Road. This facility operates Monday through Saturday and is fully equipped for hand-unloading, though it briefly closes for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Hurricane and Wind Preparedness for Your Carts
Southwest Florida's tropical climate requires vigilance. On heavily windy days, residents are urged to bring their green and yellow carts indoors immediately after collection to prevent them from blowing into the streets or local drainage canals. In the event of a hurricane, follow Collier County's emergency guidelines for separating storm debris into distinct piles (vegetative vs. structural) to ensure rapid neighborhood cleanup by disaster response contractors.
Drop-off Facilities
Immokalee Transfer Station
700 Stockade Rd, Immokalee, FL
Materials Accepted
Collier County Landfill
3730 White Lake Blvd, Naples, FL 34117
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I leave extra trash bags next to my green cart in Immokalee?
Yes. If your green-lidded cart is completely full, Collier County allows residents to place excess household waste in heavy-duty garbage bags directly next to the cart for pickup on your normal collection day.
How do I get rid of an old refrigerator or TV?
Appliances (white goods) and electronics are considered 'specialty' bulk items. You must call Collier County Utility Customer Service at 239-252-2380 at least 48 hours in advance to schedule the pickup. Ensure the refrigerator doors are removed to prevent child entrapment.
What are the rules for yard waste in Collier County?
You are limited to 10 items (bundles, paper bags, or personal containers) per collection. Bundles must be under 4 feet long and weigh less than 50 pounds. Personal containers must be 45-gallons or smaller. Plastic bags are strictly prohibited for yard waste.
What holidays stop trash pickup in Immokalee?
Curbside collection in Collier County is only paused three days a year: the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. There are no make-up days for these holidays; your items will simply be collected on your next regularly scheduled day.