Bin Placement Rules: Largo vs St. Petersburg
How do bin placement rules rules compare between Largo, FL and St. Petersburg, FL?
Largo and St. Petersburg have similar restriction levels.
Largo, FL
Pinellas County
Largo solid waste rules require carts to be placed at the curb on collection day with proper clearance and returned to a screened storage area shortly after pickup.
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Pinellas County
St. Petersburg requires trash and recycling carts to be placed at the curb or alley after 7 p.m. the night before collection and removed by 7 p.m. on collection day under Chapter 27 Article V.
View full St. Petersburg rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Largo | St. Petersburg |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Code article | - | Chapter 27 Article V |
| Container section | - | Sec. 27-497 |
| Set-out earliest | - | 7 p.m. day prior |
| Removal latest | - | 7 p.m. collection day |
| Wheels | - | Face the home |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Largo FAQ
Where am I supposed to keep my trash carts between pickups?
Largo requires carts to be stored in a side or rear yard, screened from view from the street, between collection days.
Can my trash cart block the sidewalk on collection day?
No. Carts must be placed at the curb without obstructing sidewalks, driveways, or travel lanes used by vehicles and pedestrians.
St. Petersburg FAQ
How long can my cart sit at the curb in St. Petersburg?
Carts may be set out no earlier than 7 p.m. the night before collection and must be removed from the curb by 7 p.m. on the collection day under Chapter 27 Article V.
Where can I store my trash cart between collections?
Store carts on the side or rear of the residence rather than the front yard so they are screened from the street, per the city's residential cart rules.
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