Clearwater vs Dunedin
How do pickup rules & schedules rules compare between Clearwater, FL and Dunedin, FL?
Clearwater and Dunedin have similar restriction levels.
Clearwater, FL
Pinellas County
Clearwater Code Section 32.281 establishes once-weekly residential garbage collection with set-out windows the night before and removal by the morning after the scheduled day.
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Pinellas County
Dunedin Solid Waste Division provides once-weekly garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection under Chapter 66, with carts at curb by 6:00 a.m. on the scheduled day.
View full Dunedin rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Clearwater | Dunedin |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Code Section | - | Chapter 66 Article IV |
| Curb Time | - | By 6:00 a.m. |
| Collection Start | - | 8:00 a.m. |
| Frequency | - | Once per week |
| Bag Weight Limit | - | 50 pounds |
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Clearwater FAQ
When can I put my Clearwater trash cart at the curb?
Place containers at the curb no earlier than 7:00 p.m. the night before your collection day and no later than 7:00 a.m. on the morning of collection, per Section 32.281.
When must I bring my trash cart back in?
Containers must be returned to your storage location by 7:00 a.m. the day after collection. Leaving carts at the curb longer can result in code citations.
Dunedin FAQ
What time do I need to put my trash out in Dunedin?
Carts and bulk items must be at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day. Routes begin at 8:00 a.m. and missed setouts may not be picked up.
Does Dunedin pick up trash on holidays?
On most major holidays the city shifts collection to the next business day. The Solid Waste Division publishes the annual holiday schedule on dunedin.gov.
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