Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Wildwood
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.
Green (and formerly Blue carts) Bin (Trash)
All food waste must be bagged before being placed in the cart. Ensure carts are placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day (Tuesday or Friday). Overage waste must be in a sealed bag or extra can and not exceed 50 lbs.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste (must be bagged)
- ✓Mixed paper and cardboard
- ✓Plastics and glass (formerly recycled)
None (Program Terminated) Bin (Recycling)
The City of Wildwood no longer requires residents to separate recyclables. All household waste is sent to a Waste-to-Energy (WTE) facility. Former blue recycling carts can now be used as extra garbage bins.
Accepted Items
- ✓All former recyclables go directly into standard trash for Waste-to-Energy incineration.
Do NOT Include
- ✕Hazardous waste
- ✕Electronic waste
- ✕Construction materials
Yard Waste Bin
Collected on the same day as regular garbage. Limit of 4 cubic yards per week. Bags/limbs must weigh no more than 50 lbs each. Palm fronds must be stacked neatly at curbside. Commercial landscaper debris is prohibited.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged leaves and trimmings
- ✓Small brush
- ✓Tree limbs (max 4 feet long, 6 inches diameter)
- ✓Palm fronds
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
By request
Placement
Once scheduled, place bulk items at the curb. Collection normally occurs within three (3) business days of the initial request.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Appliances
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Large household items unable to fit in carts
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Hazardous materials
- ✕ Commercial landscaping debris
- ✕ Tires
Contact Utility Billing to confirm if your specific bulk items will incur any additional specialized disposal fees on your monthly municipal utility bill.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When a major holiday falls on your scheduled collection day (Tuesday or Friday), your pickup will typically be delayed by one day for that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste is collected on the same day as regular garbage, so it is subject to the exact same holiday delays.
Check the City of Wildwood utility billing notices or contact the Physical Environment Department at (352) 330-1336 during holiday weeks to confirm any schedule alterations.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
No Construction Materials in Carts
Even though all household waste goes to an incineration facility, construction and demolition debris like drywall, concrete, and roofing shingles are strictly prohibited from your curbside carts and require a roll-off dumpster.
Bag Your Food Waste
To prevent pests, strong odors, and mess during the automated collection process, the City of Wildwood explicitly requires that all residential food waste be securely bagged before it is tossed into your green or blue cart.
Monitor Your Overage Weight
If you have more trash than your carts can hold, you can place sealed bags or additional cans next to the cart. However, sanitation crews will not lift anything exceeding 50 pounds, so distribute the weight evenly.
Seasonal Information
Hurricane Season
June - NovemberBefore a named storm hits Sumter County, avoid cutting down large tree limbs or placing the maximum 4 cubic yards of yard waste at the curb. Secure your green and blue carts indoors to prevent them from becoming dangerous windborne projectiles.
Winter 'Snowbird' Season
January - AprilWith the seasonal influx of residents in nearby The Villages and Wildwood neighborhoods, waste volumes increase significantly. Ensure all household garbage fits within your carts or adheres strictly to the 50 lb overage bag rule to help crews stay on schedule.
Summer Heat
July - SeptemberFlorida's intense summer heat can cause unbagged food waste to rot and smell quickly. Keep your cart lids completely closed and store bins in a shaded area or garage until the morning of your 7:00 a.m. collection.
About Wildwood Waste Management
Wildwood's Streamlined Waste-to-Energy Transition
The City of Wildwood has embraced a modern approach to solid waste management by utilizing a Waste-to-Energy (WTE) facility. Since late 2020, all residential waste collected at the curb is safely incinerated to generate electricity. This innovative system means residents no longer need to wash, separate, or sort recyclable materials from their regular household garbage, greatly simplifying the disposal process for everyone in Sumter County while creating renewable power.
Understanding Your Collection Schedule Based on CR 462
Trash and yard waste are collected on the exact same day once a week in Wildwood. Your specific pickup day depends entirely on your location relative to County Road 462. Neighborhoods located north of CR 462—such as Oxford Oaks, Lakeside Landings, and the Village of Parkwood—receive Friday service. Conversely, all residential addresses situated on or south of CR 462 are serviced every Tuesday. All materials must be placed curbside by 7:00 a.m.
What to Do with Your Old Blue Recycling Carts
Because the city transitioned to a single-stream Waste-to-Energy model, traditional recycling routes were eliminated. However, residents didn't lose out on bin space. The previously issued blue recycling carts can now be officially used as additional solid waste containers for standard garbage. If you generate more waste than your carts can hold, ensure it is bagged, sealed, and placed next to the cart, weighing no more than 50 pounds.
Strict Rules for Yard Debris and Landscapers
Maintaining a pristine lawn is part of Central Florida living, and Wildwood provides weekly yard waste removal alongside standard garbage collection. Residents are allotted up to 4 cubic yards of yard debris per week. All leaves and trimmings must be bagged and weigh under 50 pounds, while palm fronds should be stacked neatly. Notably, commercial landscaping companies are strictly prohibited from leaving debris at the curb and must haul away their own generated waste.
Scheduling Bulk Item and Appliance Pickups
When it's time to dispose of large items like mattresses, old furniture, or appliances that cannot physically fit inside your green or blue carts, you don't have to haul them to a dump yourself. Wildwood residents can easily schedule a bulk pickup by contacting the Physical Environment Department. Once the request is placed and approved, collection typically occurs within three business days, keeping local neighborhoods clean and clutter-free.
Drop-off Facilities
Sumter County Citizen's Drop-Off Area (CDA)
819 CR 529, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to wash and separate my recycling in Wildwood, FL?
No. As of December 2020, Wildwood transitioned to a Waste-to-Energy (WTE) system. All household waste, including what used to be considered recyclables, is now collected together and safely incinerated to generate electricity. You can use your old blue recycling cart as a second garbage can.
What is my collection day if I live in the Oxford Oaks neighborhood?
All regular residential collection services (garbage and yard waste) are provided on the same day. Residential addresses located north of County Road 462, which includes Oxford Oaks, Lakeside Landings, and Pepper Tree, are serviced every Friday.
Can I leave yard waste from my landscaping contractor at the curb?
No. The City of Wildwood's yard waste guidelines specifically state that commercial landscaping companies must remove their own generated waste. The city will only collect up to 4 cubic yards of yard debris produced from a resident's own personal lawn maintenance.
What should I do if my garbage cart is full but I still have more trash?
Overage residential waste should be placed in another personal garbage can or a tightly sealed heavy-duty trash bag and placed next to your official garbage cart. However, no single extra bag or can may exceed 50 lbs in weight.