Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Oak Ridge
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 Lid Bin (Trash)
Place garbage inside the green-lidded cart. Ensure the lid is fully closed and the cart is placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. with the handle facing the house.
Accepted Items
- ✓General household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Small amounts of roofing material (under 300 lbs in cart)
Blue Lid Bin (Recycling)
Follow the 'Think 5' rule. All recyclables must be completely empty, clean, and dry. Do not bag your recyclables; place them loosely in the blue-lidded cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs (labeled #1-#5)
- ✓Metal cans (tin, steel, aluminum)
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (lids removed)
- ✓Flattened cardboard
- ✓Paper
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags or film
- ✕Food and liquids
- ✕Hazardous waste
- ✕Foam or polystyrene
- ✕Small appliances and electronics
- ✕Ceramics or mirrors
- ✕Tires
Yard Waste Bin
Use personal waterproof cans (50 gallons or less) or bags weighing under 60 pounds. Limbs must be cut to 3 feet or less and bundled. Limit of 3 cubic yards per week.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Tree and shrub trimmings
- ✓Palm fronds
- ✓Live Christmas trees (cut in half if over 6 feet)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your scheduled garbage collection day
Placement
Place items neatly at the curb between 6:00 p.m. the night before and 6:00 a.m. on your collection day, leaving at least 3 feet of space around roll carts.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Appliances (without Freon)
- ✓ Televisions
- ✓ Passenger car tires (up to 4)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Freon-containing devices (refrigerators, freezers)
- ✕ Household hazardous waste
- ✕ Items that easily fit in the green cart
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
This service is included in your annual solid waste assessment with no extra fees for eligible items within the volume limit.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When Thanksgiving or Christmas falls on a regular scheduled day, collection moves one day forward for the rest of the week.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste collections also shift by one day if the holiday impacts your normal collection schedule.
No other holidays affect the collection schedule in unincorporated Orange County.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Empty, Clean, and Dry Only
Orange County’s 'Think 5' recycling program requires all plastics, cans, and glass jars to be completely devoid of food and liquid. A quick rinse and tap dry prevents the contamination of entire truckloads of paper and cardboard.
Ditch the Plastic Bags
Never bag your recyclables. Bagged items are considered trash at the Orange County processing facility because sorting machinery gets instantly jammed by plastic films and grocery bags.
Caps and Lids Protocol
While plastic bottle caps can remain on containers like water bottles and detergent jugs, metal lids on glass jars should be removed and thrown into the regular green garbage cart.
Seasonal Information
Summer / Hurricane Season
June - NovemberDuring severe storm warnings, residents must secure their blue and green roll carts indoors or in a garage. Do not place yard waste at the curb if a hurricane is actively approaching to avoid creating flying debris.
Winter / Holidays
December - JanuaryLive Christmas trees are accepted on your scheduled yard waste day. Strip off all lights, ornaments, and the stand, and cut trees larger than six feet in half before bringing them to the curb.
Spring
March - MaySpring cleaning often generates bulk waste. Remember that you are limited to 3 cubic yards (about the size of a small pickup load) per week. Place bulk items neatly out on your normal garbage day.
About Oak Ridge Waste Management
Oak Ridge Residential Solid Waste Services
Residents of Oak Ridge, an unincorporated community in Orange County, Florida, receive comprehensive curbside collection services managed by the Orange County Utilities Solid Waste Division. This program equips homes with designated blue and green roll carts to efficiently manage household garbage and recyclables. Understanding the specific guidelines helps maintain a clean community and prevents missed collections.
Mastering the 'Think 5' Recycling Initiative
Orange County strictly adheres to the 'Think 5' recycling program, focusing on plastic bottles, jugs, tubs, metal cans, glass bottles, jars, flattened cardboard, and paper. The golden rule for Oak Ridge households is to ensure every item is completely empty and dry. Tanglers like hoses, plastic bags, and foam products are strictly prohibited, as they severely disrupt the sorting machinery at local material recovery facilities.
Efficient Yard Waste and Brush Collection
Florida’s lush environment means yard maintenance is a year-round task. Vegetative debris such as grass clippings, shrub trimmings, and palm fronds are collected weekly on your designated recycling day. Ensure your yard waste is contained in personal cans of 50 gallons or less, or tied into bundles no longer than three feet. Keep the weekly volume under three cubic yards to ensure prompt pickup without any delays.
Handling Large Items and Appliance Disposal
Bulky items that exceed the capacity of your green garbage cart—such as old furniture, mattresses, and non-freon appliances—are conveniently collected on your regular garbage day. However, freezers and refrigerators are excluded from curbside service and require alternative disposal methods. Always place your bulk items at least three feet away from your roll carts to allow the automated mechanical arms to operate safely.
Drop-off Facilities
Orange County Landfill
5901 Young Pine Road, Orlando, FL 32829
Materials Accepted
Porter Transfer Station
1326 Good Homes Road, Orlando, FL 32818
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I leave extra garbage bags next to my green cart if it gets full?
No, all household garbage must fit completely inside your green lid roll cart with the lid closed. Materials left outside or stacked on top of the cart will not be collected by the automated trucks. If you consistently have overflow, you can request an additional cart from Orange County by calling 407-836-6601.
What should I do if my collection is missed in Oak Ridge?
If your carts were properly placed by 6:00 a.m. but were not emptied, you should report the missed pickup by emailing [email protected] or calling the Solid Waste Hotline before 11:00 a.m. Most issues reported before 11:00 a.m. are resolved on the same day.
Are old tires included in the weekly bulk trash pickup?
Yes, Orange County allows the disposal of up to four passenger car tires per household as part of your weekly large item collection. Place them neatly at the curb alongside your other bulky items on your regular garbage collection day.
How do I properly position my carts on collection day?
Place your blue and green roll carts within three feet of the curb, ensuring the handles face your house and the arrows on the lids point toward the street. You must leave at least three feet of clearance between the carts, mailboxes, parked cars, and bulk waste.