Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Silver Springs Shores
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.
Personal Cans or Hauler-Provided Cart (Colors Vary) Bin (Trash)
If using a private hauler, place carts at the curb by 6:00 a.m. If self-hauling to a county center, you must unload your own materials into the designated compactors. Never enter the compactors.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (Do not recycle glass)
- ✓Soiled paper and non-recyclable plastics
Hauler-Provided Cart or County Drop-Off Dumpsters Bin (Recycling)
Items must be clean, empty, and dry. Place items loose in the container—never in plastic bags. Break down and flatten all cardboard boxes.
Accepted Items
- ✓Newspapers, magazines, and mail
- ✓Corrugated cardboard (flattened)
- ✓Food and beverage cartons
- ✓Plastic bottles, jugs, and food containers (empty and rinsed)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass (strictly prohibited)
- ✕Plastic bags, wrap, or bubble wrap
- ✕Food or liquids
- ✕Hoses, wires, chains, or electronics
- ✕Yard waste
- ✕Clothing or linens
Yard Waste Bin
Limits apply based on your private hauler contract. If self-hauling to Baseline Landfill, separate yard waste from household garbage as it is processed differently.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Tree limbs
- ✓Brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
By Appointment (Curbside) or Self-Haul
Placement
If using a private hauler for bulk pickup, place items at the curb only after confirming your appointment date to avoid code enforcement violations.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Large appliances (white goods)
- ✓ Tires (passenger limits apply)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste (must go to specific household chemical events)
- ✕ Commercial construction waste (without proper tipping fees)
- ✕ Explosives
Self-hauling household bulk items to the Baseline Landfill may incur specific disposal charges depending on the material (e.g., appliances, tires). Curbside bulk pickup fees are dictated by your specific private hauling company.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Marion County drop-off centers are entirely closed on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day (July 4th). If you use a private hauler, their schedules vary, but most will delay curbside pickup by one day following a major holiday.
Yard Waste Exception
Private hauler yard waste collections will follow the same one-day delay as standard garbage if affected by a holiday.
County solid waste administrative offices may close for minor holidays, but the actual drop-off recycling centers often remain open. Always check with your specific private hauler (e.g., Florida Express, Waste Management) for their exact holiday route changes.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Throw Glass in the Trash
Do not attempt to recycle glass in Marion County. Glass shatters during processing, contaminates valuable paper bales, and is extremely difficult to sort. All glass bottles and jars must go in your regular household garbage.
Ban the Bag
Never place your recyclables inside a plastic garbage bag. When using the drop-off centers or your private curbside bin, dump the recyclables out loosely. Plastic bags wrap around the sorting gears at the Materials Recovery Facility.
Keep Tanglers Out
Garden hoses, extension cords, clothing, and chains are severely hazardous to recycling equipment. These 'tanglers' shut down entire sorting lines and belong strictly in your standard garbage bin.
Seasonal Information
Hurricane Season
June to NovemberIf a tropical storm or hurricane watch is active, immediately secure all private roll carts in a garage or shed. Do not bring large yard waste piles to the drop-off centers right before a storm, as high winds turn debris into dangerous projectiles.
Winter / Snowbird Season
November to AprilIf you are a part-time resident (snowbird) in Silver Springs Shores, be sure to communicate with your private hauler to pause your curbside service while you are away, or simply utilize the drop-off centers using your annual assessment permit when you are in town.
Spring Cleaning
March to MayIf you are clearing out your garage, remember that latex paint from commercial contractors, tires, and large appliances cannot go in standard compactors. These require special handling and must be taken to the Baseline Landfill.
About Silver Springs Shores Waste Management
Residential Waste Options in Silver Springs Shores
Because Silver Springs Shores is an unincorporated community within Marion County, there is no centralized, municipal curbside trash collection. Instead, residents have two distinct choices. You can either self-haul your household garbage and recycling to one of the 18 county-operated recycling centers, or you can contract directly with a county-franchised private hauler—such as Florida Express Environmental, Waste Management, or Waste Pro—for traditional curbside service.
Utilizing Marion County's Drop-Off Centers
Homeowners in unincorporated Marion County pay an annual solid waste assessment fee (approximately $215) via their property taxes. This assessment grants you access to use the county's drop-off recycling centers at no additional out-of-pocket cost for standard household garbage. The closest major facility for residents is often the Baseline Recycling Center on SE 66th Street in Ocala. If you live in a non-assessed property or an incorporated area, you must purchase an annual permit to use these centers.
The Strict No-Glass Recycling Policy
One of the most unique and important rules of the Marion County recycling program is the absolute prohibition of glass. Whether you drop off your recyclables at a county center or use a private curbside hauler that utilizes county facilities, glass bottles and jars are considered contaminants and will not be recycled. All glass materials must be thrown directly into the regular household garbage compactor.
Managing Yard Waste and Large Debris
Florida's rapid vegetative growth means frequent yard maintenance. Small amounts of leaves and limbs can typically be taken to the recycling centers or picked up by your private hauler if properly bagged or bundled. However, large cleanouts, heavy agricultural waste, and construction debris are not permitted at standard neighborhood drop-off centers. These heavy materials must be hauled directly to the Baseline Landfill, where volume limits and specialized disposal fees apply based on weight.
Commercial Waste Restrictions
Silver Springs Shores residents should be aware that the community drop-off centers strictly prohibit commercial waste. Vehicles with commercial tags, wrapped business graphics, or heavy commercial trailers will be turned away at the gate. If you run a home business or are doing major renovations, you must use the Marion County Baseline Transfer Station and pay the associated tipping fees.
Drop-off Facilities
Baseline Recycling Center & Landfill
5601 SE 66th St., Ocala, FL 34480
Materials Accepted
Southside Materials (Recycling Center)
4980 SE 92nd Place, Ocala, FL 34480
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Silver Springs Shores have city trash pickup?
No. Silver Springs Shores is an unincorporated area in Marion County. Residents can either self-haul their trash to county recycling centers (paid for via an annual property tax assessment) or hire a franchised private hauler like Waste Management or Florida Express Environmental for curbside pickup.
Can I put glass in my recycling bin in Silver Springs Shores?
Absolutely not. Marion County strictly prohibits glass in their recycling program. All glass bottles, jars, and broken glass must be thrown directly into your regular household garbage.
How much does it cost to use the Marion County recycling centers?
Residents of unincorporated Marion County pay an annual solid waste assessment fee (around $215) through their property taxes, which allows them to use the centers at no extra out-of-pocket cost for standard trash. Renters or non-assessed residents must purchase an annual permit at the Baseline facility.
How do I throw away large items like furniture or mattresses?
Since there is no centralized bulk pickup, you have two options: call your private waste hauler to schedule and pay for a special curbside collection, or haul the heavy items yourself to the Marion County Baseline Landfill on SE 66th Street.