Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Sanford
Trash Day
Trash is collected twice weekly by neighborhood zone: Zone A on Monday and Thursday, and Zone B on Tuesday and Friday.
Recycling
Recycling is collected once weekly (typically on Wednesdays citywide).
Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected twice weekly on your designated trash collection days (Monday/Thursday for Zone A or Tuesday/Friday for Zone B).
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Curbside solid waste, recycling, and yard waste services provided by Waste Pro are billed monthly alongside your City of Sanford water and sewer utility statement.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In-Person
Resident-provided watertight bins or bags Bin (Trash)
Residents must provide their own 40-gallon watertight receptacles or heavy-duty 40-gallon garbage bags. An unlimited amount may be placed at the curb. No individual bag or can may weigh more than 50 pounds. Items must be curbside by 7:00 a.m. on collection days.
Accepted Items
- ✓Mixed household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Standard domestic refuse
City-issued Recycle Bin Bin (Recycling)
Place recyclables loosely in the bin. All containers must be rinsed out, and importantly, all lids must be discarded in the regular garbage. Ensure items are curbside by 7:00 a.m..
Accepted Items
- ✓Pasteboard (cereal, shoe, tissue, and clean pizza boxes)
- ✓Brown paper grocery bags
- ✓Flattened and cut corrugated cardboard
- ✓Plastics #1-7
- ✓Clear, green, and brown glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and steel/tin cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags of any kind
- ✕Wax-coated paper or wet-strength materials
- ✕Lids from bottles and jars
- ✕Hazardous household waste
- ✕Styrofoam
Yard Waste Bin
Collected once weekly. Yard waste must never be placed in plastic bags. It must be placed in personal bins, paper lawn bags, or tied into bundles. Do not mix vegetative waste with household garbage or construction debris.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Palm fronds
- ✓Tree branches
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Biannually for free (April/October) or On-Demand for a fee.
Placement
All bulk items must be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m.. Ensure the pile is free from obstructions like mailboxes, parked cars, or low-hanging branches.
Accepted
- ✓ Large furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Excessive yard waste that cannot be bundled
- ✓ Appliances (collected separately on Wednesdays)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris (chargeable at different rates/requirements)
- ✕ Hazardous household waste
- ✕ Commercial waste
- ✕ Automotive batteries and tires
Bulk pickups requested outside of April or October will incur a fee based on volume (4 cubic yard minimum). Call 407-688-5089 for current pricing and to schedule the Thursday/Friday pickup.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
On these three major holidays, there is NO garbage or recycling collection. Garbage service will simply resume on your next regularly scheduled pickup day.
Yard Waste Exception
If your recycling pickup falls on one of these holidays, your designated make-up day will automatically be the Saturday of that holiday week. Bins must be out by 7:00 a.m.
There is NO interruption in service for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, or Veterans Day. Put your carts out normally on those holidays.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Hurricane Season
June to NovemberIn the event of a severe tropical storm, residents must strictly separate storm debris into two distinct piles at the curb: Vegetative Debris (branches, logs, palm fronds) and Construction Debris (drywall, carpet, lumber). Never mix the piles, and never place debris over storm drains or against fire hydrants.
Free Bulk Cleanup Months
April and OctoberTake advantage of these two months to clear out your garage, attic, and overgrown landscaping. The city provides one free, pre-scheduled bulk pickup for materials that are too large to bag or bundle during these months, waiving the standard four-cubic-yard minimum fee.
Post-Holiday Tree Disposal
JanuaryLive Christmas trees are picked up on specific Wednesdays throughout January. Make sure all tinsel, lights, and ornaments are removed. Crucially, if your tree is taller than 8 feet, you must cut it in half before placing it at the curb.
Local Tips & Community Info
Turn Your Scrap into Cash Around Sanford!
Hey Sanford neighbors, thinking about getting rid of some metal clutter? Instead of letting it pile up, consider heading over to a local scrap yard. While I couldn't pinpoint an exact buyback center right in Sanford, Seminole County often has places that take aluminum, copper, and other metals. You might also find places that deal with old appliances or car parts. A quick search for 'scrap metal recycling Seminole County' can point you in the right direction for some extra cash and to keep things out of the landfill.
Give Your Gently Used Stuff a Second Life in Sanford
Got items that are still good but you don't need them anymore? Before tossing them, think about donating! In or near Sanford, you can find places like Habitat for Humanity ReStore, which takes furniture, appliances, and building materials. Also, check out local thrift shops or charities; many in the area are always looking for donations of clothing, household goods, and more. It's a fantastic way to help out a neighbor and keep perfectly usable items out of the trash.
Keeping Sanford Spick-and-Span: Report Dumping & Join Cleanups!
We all want a beautiful Sanford, right? If you ever see trash illegally dumped, it's super helpful to report it. While there isn't a specific page for reporting illegal dumping I could find for Sanford, your best bet is usually to contact the City of Sanford Public Works department or code enforcement. Keep an eye out for community clean-up events too! These are often organized by local groups or the city, giving everyone a chance to pitch in and make our town shine. It makes a big difference when we all help out.
Drop-off Facilities
Seminole County Landfill & Transfer Station
1930 E. Osceola Road, Geneva, FL 32732
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sanford have a limit on how much regular garbage I can throw away?
No, Sanford allows an unlimited amount of mixed household garbage per pickup. However, all trash must be contained inside 40-gallon watertight bins or heavy-duty 40-gallon bags, and no single container or bag can weigh more than 50 pounds.
How do I throw away an old refrigerator in Sanford?
The City of Sanford offers free appliance (white goods) pickup every Wednesday. However, you must call the Solid Waste Division at 407-688-5089 in advance to schedule the collection. Remember to secure or remove the doors with duct tape before placing it at the curb.
What happens if my trash day falls on Thanksgiving or Christmas?
Sanford observes Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. If your normal trash day falls on one of these holidays, there is no collection, and your garbage will be picked up on your next normally scheduled day. If your recycling falls on the holiday, it will be picked up on the Saturday of that week.
Why didn't Waste Pro pick up my yard waste bags?
If you put your yard waste in plastic bags, or if the bundle weighs more than 50 pounds, the hauler will leave it behind. Sanford requires all vegetative debris to be left in loose piles, placed in dedicated yard waste bins, or packed in biodegradable paper bags.