Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Pace
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.
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
!Contamination Tips
Bag Your Trash to Beat the Coastal Wind
Pace experiences strong breezes, especially during storm seasons. Bagging all your household trash—even the items inside the cart—prevents loose debris from blowing out during the hydraulic lifting process and littering your neighborhood.
Keep Single-Use Batteries Out of HHW
While you should always take lithium-ion and rechargeable batteries to the Milton HHW facility, standard alkaline batteries (AA, AAA, C, D) no longer contain mercury and can be safely disposed of in your regular household trash bin.
Never Combine Leftover Chemicals
When prepping chemicals for the drop-off center, never mix different products into the same bag or container. This can trigger dangerous chemical reactions. Keep items in their original, labeled packaging whenever possible.
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.
About Pace Waste Management
Recent Changes to Pace, FL Trash Collection Providers
As of March 1, 2025, Santa Rosa County officially dissolved its exclusive Solid Waste Franchise Agreement for unincorporated areas, which directly impacts residents in Pace, Florida. You are now free to select your own residential curbside waste service provider on the open market. Currently, Adams Sanitation and Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. are the two permitted haulers operating in the area. Homeowners are responsible for setting up independent subscriptions with their provider of choice rather than relying on a county-mandated service.
Navigating Hurricane and Storm Debris Removal
Living in the Florida Panhandle means hurricane preparedness is a necessity. When severe weather strikes Pace, Santa Rosa County implements strict disaster debris separation rules. Residents must categorize curbside piles into six distinct groups: vegetative debris, construction and demolition materials, appliances, electronics, household hazardous waste, and normal household trash. Mixing normal bagged garbage with disaster debris will result in your pile being left behind by emergency contractors, so always keep standard household waste entirely separate.
Managing Household Hazardous Waste Near Pace
You cannot throw toxic chemicals into your standard curbside bin. Fortunately, Pace residents have free access to the Santa Rosa County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Center located nearby at the Central Landfill in Milton. You can drop off items like used motor oil, antifreeze, lithium-ion batteries, and fluorescent tubes safely. The county allows you to drop off up to 15 gallons of paint and 10 gallons of oil or antifreeze per week per carload, completely free of charge. Just make sure to bring a photo ID verifying your Santa Rosa County residency.
Curbside Yard Waste Solutions
Florida's rapid growing season generates a lot of lawn clippings and fallen branches. Depending on your chosen hauler, yard waste policies vary. For instance, Adams Sanitation offers its Pace customers one free monthly yard waste pickup, accepting up to 10 bags of leaves and four bundles of branches. To ensure pickup, branches must not exceed 6 inches in diameter or 4 feet in length, and total bundles should be kept under 3 feet wide. Small amounts of leaves can also be placed directly inside your main trash cart.
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.