How Kissimmee Handles Trash & Recycling: A Practical Guide

Kissimmee maintains 83 local ordinances across all categories, and 2 of those deal specifically with trash & recycling. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Kissimmee falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

Recycling Requirements

Sec. 32-66 includes single-stream recycling as part of basic residential service. Sec. 32-67(3) requires loose placement of approved recyclables (no plastic bags), with accepted materials listed on the container lid. Mixing trash with recyclables triggers a mixed-waste fee.

Key details: Code Section: Sec. 32-66(a), 32-67(3). Container: Single-stream. Plastic Bags: Not allowed in cart. Cardboard: Broken down inside cart. Commercial Recyclers: Permit required.

Mixed-waste fee charged automatically. Sec. 32-29 commercial-recycler penalty for unpermitted commercial recycling activity. Sec. 1-22(b)(26) — $100 for residential violations not otherwise listed.

Pickup Rules & Schedules

Sec. 32-63 makes the city the exclusive solid waste and recycling collection provider for all properties inside city limits. Sec. 32-66 specifies one garbage, one recycling, and one yard waste container collected weekly. Mixing materials triggers a mixed-waste fee.

Key details: Code Section: Sec. 32-63 to 32-69. Exclusive Service: City. Basic Service: 3 containers, weekly. Recycling Bags: No plastic bags. Back-Door Service: Doctor's note required.

Sec. 32-67(1)(f) makes household hazardous waste in city containers a code violation. Sec. 32-68(b) makes using another's commercial dumpster unlawful — illegal dumping fines. Sec. 1-22(b)(26) — $100 for minimum-maintenance violations not otherwise listed.

The Bottom Line

Kissimmee's trash & recycling rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Kissimmee is broadly strict or permissive.

These rules come from Kissimmee's publicly available municipal code. For complete penalty schedules, exemption details, and answers to common questions, see the individual ordinance pages throughout this guide.