Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Spring Hill
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.
Blue Cart (65 or 95-gallon options) Bin (Trash)
All trash MUST be bagged before being placed in the blue cart. The cart lid must be completely closed. Place the cart at least 3 feet away from obstacles by 6:00 a.m. with the arrows facing the street.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (banned from recycling)
- ✓Styrofoam and wrappers
- ✓Alkaline batteries
Two-Bin System (Open Bins) Bin (Recycling)
Sort materials correctly between the two bins. Do not bag recyclables. Place bins at the curb before 6:00 a.m. on your designated service day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bin 1: Paper, newspapers, junk mail, and flattened cardboard
- ✓Bin 2: Plastic bottles/jugs, aluminum cans, and tin (steel) cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass of any kind
- ✕Plastic bags and film
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Motor oil containers
- ✕Lithium batteries
Yard Waste Bin
Limit of 15 items per week (containers, paper bags, or bundles). No plastic bags. Bundles must be under 4 feet long and weigh less than 50 lbs. Branches cannot exceed 4 inches in diameter.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and leaves
- ✓Tree limbs and branches
- ✓Palm fronds
- ✓Shrubbery trimmings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
On-demand (up to 6 times per calendar year).
Placement
Do not place items at the curb until 6:00 p.m. the night before your scheduled collection. Coastal Waste will collect the items within seven business days of your request.
Accepted
- ✓ Household furniture (sofas, tables, dressers)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Televisions
- ✓ Non-Freon appliances (washers, dryers, ovens)
- ✓ Glass table-tops and mirrors (must be non-broken)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Freon appliances (refrigerators, freezers, AC units)
- ✕ Lawnmowers and gasoline-powered equipment
- ✕ Propane tanks and hazardous materials
- ✕ Construction debris and broken glass
The first six collections of up to 10 items each are included in your annual assessment. If you exceed this limit, you must prepay an additional fee directly to Coastal Waste before the items will be collected.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Coastal Waste typically suspends all collection services on major designated holidays like Christmas and New Year's Day. When a holiday falls on your normal collection day, your pickup will shift to a designated makeup day (often the following Monday or Thursday).
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste and recycling routes also experience a one-day delay or are pushed to a specific makeup day later in the holiday week.
Because makeup days can vary based on your specific neighborhood zone, always refer to the Hernando County Solid Waste website or local media releases for exact holiday week shifts.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep Glass Out of Recycling
Many residents are surprised to learn that Hernando County's recycling program does not accept glass. Glass shatters during transit and ruins perfectly good paper bales. Always throw your glass bottles, jars, and broken glass directly into your blue garbage cart.
Ditch the Plastic Yard Bags
If you put leaves and grass clippings in plastic garbage bags, the Coastal Waste collection crew will dump the organic contents into the truck and leave the empty plastic bag on your lawn. Prevent this eyesore by using heavy-duty paper yard bags or reusable homeowner containers.
Never Trash Lithium Batteries
Lithium-ion batteries from old electronics, vapes, or power tools are a severe fire hazard. When crushed in the back of a garbage or recycling truck, they frequently explode and cause massive fires. Take all lithium batteries to a county drop-off center.
Seasonal Information
Hurricane Season
June - NovemberWhen a tropical storm or hurricane watch is issued for the Gulf Coast, immediately secure your blue garbage cart indoors. Stop all major yard pruning and never place bulk items at the curb, as high winds turn uncollected debris into hazardous projectiles.
Winter Holidays
December - JanuaryLive Christmas trees can be disposed of on your regularly scheduled yard waste day. However, you must cut the tree into sections under 4 feet in length and completely remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel, and stands.
Spring Cleaning
March - MayTake advantage of your six free annual bulk waste collections to clear out garages and spare rooms. Remember, you must call Coastal Waste at (352) 540-6457 to schedule your pickup; items randomly left at the curb will result in a code violation.
About Spring Hill Waste Management
The Transition to Coastal Waste & Recycling
In January 2026, unincorporated Hernando County, including Spring Hill, transitioned its residential curbside services from Republic Services to Coastal Waste & Recycling. Residents receive twice-weekly household garbage collection using the county-issued blue carts. Under the new contract, it remains a strict requirement that all household trash must be securely bagged inside the cart with the lid completely closed. Loose trash or excess bags left outside the cart will be ignored by the automated trucks.
Mastering the Two-Bin Recycling System
Spring Hill’s recycling program relies on a unique two-bin sorting method rather than a single-stream cart system. Residents must separate their recyclables at the curb to reduce contamination. One bin is exclusively for clean paper and flattened cardboard, while the second bin is reserved for rigid plastic containers, aluminum cans, and tin cans. Importantly, glass bottles and plastic grocery bags are strictly banned from the curbside recycling program and will result in rejected bins.
Understanding the 15-Item Weekly Yard Waste Limit
With Florida's humid climate fueling rapid vegetation growth, Coastal Waste provides weekly yard waste collection. Spring Hill residents are allowed up to 15 items per pickup—this includes any combination of reusable personal containers, paper lawn bags, or securely tied bundles. However, you must avoid plastic garbage bags entirely. If you use plastic bags for yard waste, crews will manually empty the organic debris into the truck and leave the empty plastic bag on your lawn.
Capitalizing on Free Annual Bulk Collections
Disposing of an old sofa or a broken mattress doesn't have to be a headache. Spring Hill residents are allotted up to six free bulk waste collections per calendar year, which is already included in your annual solid waste assessment. Each scheduled pickup covers up to 10 large household items. This service is on-demand, meaning you must call Coastal Waste in advance to schedule your specific collection day before moving any bulky items to the curb.
Drop-off Facilities
West Hernando Convenience Center
2525 Osowaw Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34607
Materials Accepted
Hernando County Main Landfill
14450 Landfill Rd, Brooksville, FL 34614
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who picks up the trash in Spring Hill, FL?
As of January 2026, residential curbside collection in unincorporated Hernando County, including Spring Hill, is provided by Coastal Waste & Recycling (replacing Republic Services). You can contact them directly at (352) 540-6457 for cart repairs, missed pickups, or to schedule bulk collections.
Can I put an old refrigerator on the curb for bulk pickup?
No. Coastal Waste cannot collect appliances that use Freon—such as refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners—during regular curbside bulk pickups. These items require special handling to ensure the Freon gas is safely and legally processed.
Why did the garbage crew leave a plastic bag on my lawn after taking my yard waste?
Hernando County strictly prohibits the use of plastic bags for yard waste. If you place leaves or grass clippings in a plastic bag, the collection crew is instructed to empty the organic contents into the truck and leave the empty plastic bag behind for you to dispose of in your regular trash. Always use paper lawn bags or personal reusable containers instead.
Does Spring Hill recycle glass?
No. Hernando County's curbside recycling program does not accept glass of any kind. When glass breaks in the truck, it contaminates valuable paper and cardboard. All glass bottles, jars, and broken glass must be thrown away in your blue garbage cart.