Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Pace
Trash Day
Collection runs Monday through Friday depending on your neighborhood route and chosen service provider.
Recycling
Every other week on your scheduled pickup day (optional subscription through private haulers).
Yard Waste
Once weekly on your designated collection day.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Trash collection in unincorporated Pace is open-market; residents contract and pay directly with licensed haulers such as Waste Pro or Adams Sanitation.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail
Varies by Hauler (Often Green or Blue) Bin (Trash)
Carts must be at the curb by 6:00 a.m. with handles facing the road. All trash placed outside the cart must be securely bagged, and bagging inside the cart is highly recommended to prevent windblown litter.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Small amounts of bagged leaves (Adams)
Varies by Hauler Bin (Recycling)
Recycling services are dependent on your specific subscription package. Items must be clean and unbagged inside the recycling container.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean cardboard
- ✓Mixed paper
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Plastics #1-#7
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass (often excluded from curbside)
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Household hazardous waste
- ✕Alkaline batteries
Yard Waste Bin
Must be bagged or bundled. Bundles cannot exceed 4 feet in length and 3 feet in total diameter. Limits apply depending on your service provider (e.g., 10 bags/4 bundles per month for Adams Sanitation).
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Branches (under 6 inches in diameter)
- ✓Tree trimmings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
On-Demand / By Request
Placement
Place approved bulk items at the curb right of way, away from mailboxes, parked cars, and low-hanging wires.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Large household appliances (White goods)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Liquid paints
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
Additional fees typically apply for bulk items, depending on the weight and type of material. Exact quotes are provided by the hauler upon request.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Collection is delayed by one day following an observed holiday for the remainder of the week. Normal schedules resume the following Monday.
Yard Waste Exception
Special monthly yard waste pickups may also be delayed during holiday weeks; verify with your specific hauler.
The Santa Rosa County Central Landfill and Household Hazardous Waste Center are also closed on these six major holidays.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Hurricane Season
June to NovemberPost-storm debris must be separated into 6 specific piles (Vegetative, C&D, Appliances, Electronics, HHW, Normal Trash) at the edge of your property. Never place piles near fire hydrants, utility poles, or directly under trees.
Summer
May to SeptemberFlorida's intense heat rapidly accelerates decomposition. Securely double-bag all food scraps and meat waste to prevent severe odors, fly infestations, and maggots in your curbside carts.
Fall/Winter
October to FebruaryTake advantage of your hauler's yard waste limits for falling leaves and seasonal pruning. Remember that loose leaves left on the street can clog Santa Rosa County stormwater drains, increasing local flood risks.
Local Tips & Community Info
Got Cans to Cash In Around Pace? Let's Find Your Treasure Trove!
While Pace might not have tons of dedicated bottle buyback spots right in town, remember Florida's state program means you can get a nickel back for most beverage containers. For bigger hauls of scrap metal, think about heading over to Escambia Recycling & Scrap Metal in nearby Pensacola. They’re often looking for all sorts of metal items, from old appliances to car parts. It’s a great way to make a little cash and keep junk out of landfills.
Giving Your Gently Used Stuff a Second Life in Pace-Land
Before you toss that couch or those clothes, consider donating! The Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Pensacola is a fantastic spot to drop off furniture, appliances, and building materials that are still in good shape. Also, check out Goodwill Gulf Beaches. They have a location in Pensacola that takes all sorts of donations, from clothing to household goods. Your unwanted items can become someone else's treasure.
Keeping Pace Beautiful: Tackling the Litter Bug Together
Seeing trash where it doesn't belong in Pace is a bummer. While there aren't specific community clean-up events advertised regularly, your best bet is to keep an eye on local social media groups or the city's official announcements for any organized efforts. If you spot illegal dumping, don't hesitate to call the Santa Rosa County Solid Waste & Recycling Department. They have a process for reporting and cleaning up these problem areas, and your call helps keep our community tidy.
Drop-off Facilities
Santa Rosa County Central Landfill & HHW Center
6337 Da Lisa Road, Milton, FL 32583
Materials Accepted
Jay Transfer Station
3786 Transfer Station Road, Jay, FL 32565
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is responsible for trash pickup in Pace, FL?
As of March 2025, Santa Rosa County dissolved its exclusive franchise agreement for unincorporated areas like Pace. Residents must now choose and subscribe directly with permitted private haulers, specifically Adams Sanitation or Waste Pro of Florida.
Where can I dispose of hazardous chemicals and old paint in Pace?
Pace residents can take household hazardous waste to the Santa Rosa County HHW Center located at 6337 Da Lisa Road in Milton. The service is free for county residents, though weekly limits apply (e.g., 15 gallons of paint and 10 gallons of oil/antifreeze per carload).
How do I handle yard waste and fallen branches?
Policies depend on your hauler. For example, Adams Sanitation offers one free yard waste pickup per month, accepting up to 10 bags of leaves and 4 bundles of branches (cut to 4 feet in length and under 6 inches in diameter). You can also bring yard waste to the Central Landfill for a fee.
What is the proper way to set out debris after a hurricane?
Santa Rosa County requires storm debris to be strictly separated at the curb into six categories: Vegetative Debris, Construction & Demolition, Appliances, Electronics, Hazardous Waste, and Normal Household Trash. Do not bag vegetative debris or mix normal trash with storm debris, as contractors will bypass mixed piles.