Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Ocoee
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 Cart (95-gallon) Bin (Trash)
All household trash must fit entirely inside the green 95-gallon cart with the lid completely closed to prevent overflow. Place the cart at the curb facing forward with the wheels against the curb before 6:00 AM on collection day. Keep the cart's total weight under 80 pounds for safety.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Styrofoam
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
Blue Cart (95-gallon) Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables are serviced every other Wednesday depending on your zone. Items must be loose inside the bin, never bagged. Place at the curb the night before or by 6:00 AM on the day of service.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flattened cardboard
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Clean paper, newspaper, and mail
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Yard waste
- ✕Household trash
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses, wires)
- ✕Food-soiled cardboard (like greasy pizza boxes)
Yard Waste Bin
Collected once a week on the same day as your trash. Limited to 4 cubic yards (3'L x 6'W x 6'H) or up to 10 bags. Bags must be 50 lbs or less. Branches do not need to be tied or bundled.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Small branches (under 4 feet long and under 6 inches in diameter)
- ✓Palm fronds
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Once a week (on your scheduled trash day)
Placement
Place items within 3 feet of the curb the night before or by 6:00 AM on your service day. Do not block sidewalks, storm drains, or place items under low-hanging power lines.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (couches, tables, mattresses)
- ✓ White goods and appliances (doors, locks, and freon must be removed)
- ✓ Flat-screen televisions
- ✓ Large yard debris (under 6-inch diameter)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Tube TVs (CRT televisions)
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris (without paying extra fees)
- ✕ Large, heavy tree stumps
- ✕ Hazardous waste and paint
Standard residential bulk pickup (under 4 cubic yards) is included in your utility fees. However, disposing of construction debris or exceeding the cubic yard limit will incur additional city fees.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
The City of Ocoee only suspends sanitation services on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. If your collection day falls on one of these holidays, your service will be delayed by one day, with Friday pickups moving to Saturday.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste and bulk collections follow the exact same holiday delay schedule as regular household trash.
On all other recognized holidays (such as Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Independence Day), Ocoee sanitation services run on a completely normal schedule.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep the Tube TVs Inside
Never place an old cathode-ray tube (CRT) television in your recycling bin or at the curb for bulk pickup. The City of Ocoee only accepts modern flat-screen TVs for bulk collection; tube TVs must be taken to a proper household hazardous waste facility in Orange County.
Unbag Your Recyclables
The most frequent error in Ocoee's recycling program is residents tossing their cans and cardboard into plastic garbage bags. Plastic bags jam the sorting facility's gears. Always dump your recyclables loosely directly into your blue cart.
Adhere to the 80-Pound Limit
While the city's automated trucks are powerful, overloading your 95-gallon green cart with extremely heavy items like wet dirt, rocks, or construction material risks damaging the bin or the truck arm. Ensure your cart's total weight stays below 80 pounds.
Seasonal Information
Hurricane Season
June - NovemberWhen severe tropical weather threatens Central Florida, immediately suspend all heavy tree trimming. Do not place yard waste, loose bulk items, or automated carts at the curb if high winds are forecast, as they become dangerous projectiles.
Spring Cleaning
March - MayDuring major spring landscape overhauls, remember that the city enforces a strict limit of 4 cubic yards per week (about the size of a small pickup truck bed). If your pile exceeds this, crews will only take a portion, leaving the rest for the following week.
Winter Holidays
December - JanuaryWith the influx of holiday deliveries, cardboard accumulates rapidly. Break down all boxes completely flat to maximize space inside your recycling cart. Remember, collection only stops for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
About Ocoee Waste Management
Municipal Automated Collection and strict Clearances
The City of Ocoee directly manages its residential solid waste collection through the Public Works Department. The city provides households with standardized 95-gallon wheeled carts—green for regular trash and typically blue for recycling. Because the city utilizes automated truck arms for rapid service, they strictly mandate that all bins be placed three feet apart from one another and a full five feet away from obstacles like parked cars, mailboxes, and low-hanging tree branches.
The Alternating Red and Blue Recycling Weeks
To efficiently manage recycling across the city, Ocoee has implemented a bi-weekly collection system divided into 'Red' and 'Blue' zones. Residents receive single-stream recycling service every other Wednesday based on their designated color zone. It is vital to consult the city's official Recycle Zones Map to determine your week, ensuring you don't miss your collection day and face overflowing bins.
Yard Waste Exemptions: No Bundling Required
Unlike many neighboring Florida municipalities that force residents to painstakingly tie and bundle loose branches, the City of Ocoee offers a highly convenient yard waste service. While grass clippings and leaves still must be placed in bags (weighing 50 lbs or less), loose branches and limbs do not need to be bundled, provided they are cut to lengths of four feet or shorter and do not exceed six inches in diameter.
A Unique Policy for Television Disposal
When disposing of old electronics on your designated weekly bulk pickup day, the City of Ocoee enforces a very specific technology rule. The sanitation crews will happily collect modern flat-screen televisions directly from the curb alongside your old couches or mattresses. However, heavy, outdated tube-style TVs (CRTs) are strictly prohibited and will be left behind due to their hazardous materials and weight.
Drop-off Facilities
Orange County Landfill and Household Hazardous Waste Facility
5901 Young Pine Road, Orlando, FL 32829
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if my trash or recycling bin breaks in Ocoee?
If your city-issued cart is damaged, you can request a repair or replacement by calling the Ocoee Public Works Team at 407-905-3170. The city typically asks for a five-business-day window to deliver your new or repaired bin.
Does Ocoee pick up trash on holidays like Memorial Day?
Yes. The City of Ocoee runs regular sanitation routes on almost all holidays, including Memorial Day, Labor Day, and July 4th. The only three holidays where service is suspended are Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
How do I throw away tree branches and yard clippings?
Grass and leaves must be placed in bags (under 50 pounds each, max 10 bags). Branches must be cut to four feet or less in length, but they do not need to be tied or bundled. Just place them neatly at the curb on your normal trash day.
Can I leave an old television at the curb for bulk pickup?
It depends on the type of television. The City of Ocoee will collect modern flat-screen televisions at the curb on your regular bulk day. However, they will not collect old, heavy tube televisions (CRTs).