Trash & Recycling in Sarasota, FL (2026)
2 verified trash & recycling rules for Sarasota, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pickup Rules & Schedules
City of Sarasota Code Chapter 16 (Recycling and Solid Waste) governs residential and commercial trash, recycling, and yard waste collection. The City's Solid Waste Division provides weekly trash, alternating-week recycling, and weekly yard waste pickup using City-issued carts. Recycling is mandatory under Ch. 16.
Sarasota Trash and Recycling Collection
Some RestrictionsRecycling Requirements
Sarasota Code Ch. 16 Division 1 makes recycling mandatory for residents and businesses. Accepted materials include paper, cardboard, aluminum and steel cans, glass bottles and jars, and clean #1/#2 plastics. Contamination (food waste, plastic bags, hazardous items) can result in non-collection and Code Compliance citations.
Sarasota Mandatory Recycling Requirements
Some RestrictionsLooking for Sarasota County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Sarasota city rules.
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