Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for World Golf Village
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 Bags Bin (Trash)
Trash must be placed in standard trash cans (up to 32 gallons) or heavy-duty plastic trash bags. No individual can or bag may exceed 50 pounds. Place curbside within 3 to 5 feet of the road by 6:00 a.m. on collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
- ✓Textiles
County-Issued Cart (Typically Blue) Bin (Recycling)
All items must be empty, clean, and placed loosely inside the cart. Do NOT bag your recyclables. The cart must be at least 3 feet away from cars, mailboxes, and standard garbage bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Paper, magazines, and junk mail
- ✓Flattened cardboard (cut into 3x3 ft sections)
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
- ✓Milk and broth cartons
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags (including bagged recyclables)
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Pizza boxes
- ✕Ceramics or mirrors
- ✕Tanglers (hoses, wires, holiday lights)
Yard Waste Bin
Must be bagged, bundled, or in a 32-gallon can (max 50 lbs). Branches, shrubs, and stumps cannot exceed 6 feet in length or 50 lbs. Stack large amounts neatly parallel to the curb.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Palm fronds
- ✓Tree trimmings and branches
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly (Alongside Regular Garbage)
Placement
Place bulk items safely at the curb, keeping them at least 3 feet away from your recycling cart, fire hydrants, and mailboxes.
Accepted
- ✓ Couches
- ✓ Sectionals
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Standard household furniture
Not Accepted
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Household hazardous waste
- ✕ Whole trees or land clearing debris
Standard furniture is picked up free of charge. However, appliances (white goods) require calling the county to schedule, and excessive C&D remodeling debris must be hauled away privately or taken to a transfer station for a fee ($67.26 per ton).
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
There is no garbage, yard waste, or recycling collection on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day. Service days are typically pushed back by one day for the remainder of the holiday week.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste collections follow the same holiday delay schedule as regular household garbage.
County Transfer Stations (Stratton Road and Tillman Ridge) are also completely closed on these three major holidays.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Leave Recyclables Loose
Bagged recyclables are treated as regular trash because the plastic bags jam the St. Johns County sorting equipment. Always dump your recyclables directly into the cart without a liner or grocery bag.
Ditch the Pizza Boxes
Despite being made of cardboard, pizza boxes are heavily contaminated with grease and cheese. They cannot be processed into clean paper pulp and must be thrown in your regular garbage.
Avoid Equipment Tanglers
Never place garden hoses, extension cords, or wire coat hangers into the recycling cart. These items wrap around the gears at the processing facility, forcing complete shutdowns.
Seasonal Information
Hurricane Season
June to NovemberIf a tropical storm or hurricane watch is issued for St. Johns County, immediately secure all loose yard waste, bulk items, and recycling carts in a garage to prevent them from becoming dangerous projectiles. Do not put new debris at the curb.
Winter Holidays
December to JanuaryFollowing the holidays, you can flatten and cut large shipping boxes into 3'x3' pieces to stack next to your recycling cart. Alternatively, you can drop off unlimited flat cardboard at the Stratton Road Transfer Station.
Summer
May to SeptemberFlorida's intense heat and afternoon thunderstorms can easily scatter loose trash. Double-bag all food waste and ensure standard garbage cans have tight-fitting lids to deter raccoons, rodents, and severe odors.
About World Golf Village Waste Management
Service Providers for Northern St. Johns County
Because World Golf Village is an unincorporated master-planned community located in the northern half of St. Johns County (north of State Road 16), residential curbside trash and recycling are managed by Republic Services through a county franchise agreement. Residents should contact Republic Services directly for bin repairs or missed pickups, though all overarching rules and disposal sites are governed by the St. Johns County Solid Waste Division.
The 'Take Five' Recycling Initiative
St. Johns County operates a highly specific 'Take Five' recycling program. Residents are asked to place only five exact categories of loose, unbagged items into their recycling carts: metal food/beverage cans, paper/flattened cardboard, clean cartons, glass bottles/jars, and plastic containers. 'Wish-cycling'—the act of tossing questionable items into the bin hoping they get recycled—is strictly discouraged because it jams the county's sorting facility machinery.
Proper Palm Frond and Yard Waste Layout
Maintaining the pristine landscaping around the golf courses and neighborhoods requires adhering to strict yard waste guidelines. Small twigs, grass clippings, and leaves must be bagged, bundled, or placed in a standard garbage receptacle (up to 32 gallons and under 50 pounds). Palm fronds require special handling; they must be stacked in neat piles with the fan portion facing away from the street to ensure safe and efficient manual collection by the crews.
Bulk Items Go Beside the Bin
If you are upgrading furniture or cleaning out your garage, World Golf Village residents enjoy the convenience of weekly bulk pickups concurrent with standard household garbage collection. Large bulky items, such as sectionals, mattresses, and household furniture, can simply be placed at the curb next to your regular trash. However, appliances (white goods) require a quick phone call to the Solid Waste Division to schedule a specialized pickup truck.
Managing C&D and Hazardous Waste
Renovation projects are common in the World Golf Village area, but construction and demolition (C&D) debris is strictly prohibited from curbside bins. For hazardous materials like leftover latex paint, pool chemicals, or old televisions, residents can utilize the Stratton Road Transfer Station or Tillman Ridge Transfer Station, where drop-offs for household hazardous waste are provided completely free of charge.
Drop-off Facilities
Stratton Road Transfer Station
250 North Stratton Rd, St. Augustine, FL 32095
Materials Accepted
Tillman Ridge Transfer Station
3005 Allen Nease Rd, Elkton, FL 32033
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who picks up the trash in World Golf Village?
World Golf Village is located in unincorporated St. Johns County. Trash and recycling in the northern half of the county are collected by Republic Services under a franchise agreement with the St. Johns County Solid Waste Division.
How do I get rid of an old couch or mattress?
You do not need to schedule a special pickup for standard bulk furniture. Simply place your couch, mattress, or broken desk at the curb next to your regular bagged garbage on your normally scheduled collection day.
Can I put my recyclables in plastic bags before tossing them in the cart?
No. St. Johns County strictly prohibits bagged recyclables. Plastic bags wrap around the gears at the processing center, causing major mechanical issues. All paper, plastics, and metals must be placed completely loose inside your recycling cart.
Where can I safely dispose of old paint or pool chemicals?
Household hazardous waste cannot be thrown in standard trash. You can take paints, solvents, motor oil, and pool chemicals to either the Stratton Road Transfer Station or the Tillman Ridge Transfer Station for free, safe disposal.